Blossom Ball 2025: A Star-Studded Night for Endometriosis Awareness and Research
On May 15, 2025, the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) brought the 13th Annual Blossom Ball to life at the iconic Pierre Hotel in New York City.
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Blossom Ball 2025 - Patient Stories
Amanda Michelle Bisack Growing up, I suffered from excruciatingly painful periods starting at a very young age. The pain was so intense that I’d regularly have to miss day one to two days…
After a Quarter Century of Endometriosis Pain, Actress and Musician Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù to Receive EndoFound’s Blossom Award
Actress and musician Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù, star of Bob Hearts Abishola, will receive EndoFound’s 2025 Blossom Award on May 15 in NYC. After a 25-year struggle with endometriosis, she’s now…
The Endometriosis Foundation of America Names Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim as Chairperson of the Board of Directors
EndoFound proudly announces Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim as its new Board Chair, ushering in a dynamic era focused on scientific discovery, federal advocacy, and earlier diagnosis for millions living with…
Endometriosis Foundation of America and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Launch $20 Million Seckin Endometriosis Research Center
The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) announce the launch of the Seckin Endometriosis Research Center for Women
Eight Years After Experiencing Her First Endometriosis Symptoms at Age 35, Alexis Roderick Joel Has Reclaimed Her Life
After nearly a decade of misdiagnoses and medical gaslighting, Alexis Roderick Joel finally found the care she needed through excision surgery. Now, she
Endometriosis Patient Raising Money for EndoFound While Competing in Intense HYROX Race
After nearly three decades of battling endometriosis and undergoing two major surgeries, Jennifer Fox is pushing her limits
Dr. Tamer Seckin Receives Endo Hero of the Year Award from Worldwide EndoMarch and AGCES
Endometriosis pioneer Dr. Tamer Seckin has been awarded the 2025 Endo Hero of the Year Award for his decades of groundbreaking work in advancing care, awareness, and advocacy for endometriosis patients.…
A Spoonful of Awareness: The Domestic Gourmet Brings Healing to Daytime TV
Endo awareness never looked (or tasted) this good! The Domestic Gourmet hit Daytime TV with a colorful yogurt sundae bar packed with anti-inflammatory, gut-friendly ingredients. From Greek yogurt to chia…
West Coast Endometriosis Patient Trying to
Determined to break the silence on endometriosis, Rachel Ratelle is bringing her community together for the
