March 24, 2018, Saturday - Minnesota Endo March
The Minnesota Endo March is the local Minnesota extension of the Worldwide Endometriosis March hosted and produced by the Minnesota Endo Warriors. March is endometriosis awareness month and on the last Saturday groups around the world gather to raise awareness and advocate for women with endometriosis.
Event Timeline
11:00-11:30 am | Registration Open
11:30-12:00 pm | Alchemy-style warm-up class for all levels
12:00-12:45 pm | March from Alchemy across the Stone Arch Bridge
1:00-3:00 pm | Post-March Celebration
The celebration will be a “Happy Hour” style event with hosted hors-d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine. Local endometriosis specialists will have the opportunity to speak and women living with endometriosis can share their stories. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome. The actual march will only be about 1/2 a mile.
What is Endo?
Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects the lives of over 176 million women around the world. One in every ten women are affected by this disease where the inner lining of the uterus (the womb), called the endometrium, grows outside the uterus involving other organs. This can cause inflammation and severe pain. In addition, women who are diagnosed with endometriosis may have painful bladder syndrome, digestive or gastrointestinal symptoms similar to a bowel disorder, as well as fatigue, tiredness or lack of energy, pelvic pain, painful intercourse and infertility. The cause of endometriosis is still unknown although women have been suffering for centuries. On average it takes 9 years for women to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis and proper diagnosis requires laparoscopic surgery, which is a significant barrier to care. Recognizing the symptoms and advocating for their health, women face an uphill battle. The Minnesota Endo March is an opportunity to show these women that Minnesota cares.
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