Alice's Altra Yorkshire Marathon Race Against Endometriosis

For the last 10 years, Alice has endured countless scans, tests, misdiagnoses and debilitating pain before finally receiving answers through laparoscopic surgery in 2023. It was then that she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, after the disease had spread extensively throughout her body.

The diagnosis brought an end to years of uncertainty and unanswered questions, but Alice knows her experience is far from unique.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, yet it remains widely misunderstood and there is still no cure. Every day, thousands of women continue to face delayed diagnoses, debilitating symptoms and a lack of awareness about the condition.

Reflecting on her journey, Alice said: "Although the condition continues to impact my life both physically and mentally, I refuse to let it define who I am."

Despite the challenges she has faced, Alice's experience has taught her "resilience, strength and the importance of never giving up hope". After everything her body has endured, she never imagined she would one day be preparing to run a marathon.

For Alice, crossing the Altra Yorkshire Marathon finish line will mean far more than completing 26.2 miles.

She said: "Crossing that finish line will represent so much more than 26.2 miles. It will be a celebration of how far I've come and a reminder that I am stronger than this disease."

Inspired by her own experience, Alice is raising money for The Endometriosis Foundation to help ensure no one has to wait years for answers, feel unheard, or face the condition alone.

The Foundation provides vital education, raises awareness and offers support to those living with endometriosis, helping to improve understanding of a condition that affects millions of women worldwide.

By sharing her story and taking on this incredible challenge, Alice hopes to raise awareness, spark conversations and help make a difference for others navigating their own endometriosis journey.