‘No one should feel alone’: Local group hosts Endometriosis Awareness March

A local chronic illness community group is inviting residents to take part in an awareness march on the 28th of March to highlight the impact of endometriosis and other long-term health conditions.

Community initiative The Chronic Room has organised the event as part of efforts to raise awareness of Endometriosis, a condition estimated to affect around one in ten women.

Founded by Jess and Jorja, The Chronic Room aims to create a supportive space for people living with chronic illnesses, helping them connect with others who understand the challenges of long-term health conditions.

The awareness march will begin at 11am in Droylsden, with participants meeting at The Silly Country before walking to the The Snipe Inn in nearby Audenshaw. The event is free to attend, and organisers are encouraging participants to wear yellow to show support and increase visibility for the cause.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body. The condition can lead to a range of symptoms including severe pelvic pain, fatigue and complications that can affect fertility and other organs.

Despite how common it is, many people experience long delays before receiving a diagnosis. In the UK, it takes an average of around eight years for someone with endometriosis to be diagnosed.

Organisers say the march is intended not only to raise awareness but also to help build a sense of community among those living with chronic conditions.

The Chronic Room was created to address the isolation that many people with long-term illnesses can experience. Through meet-ups, online support and community initiatives, the group aims to provide a space where people can share experiences and feel understood.

By bringing people together for the march, the founders hope to spark more open conversations about women’s health and the realities of living with chronic illness.

Speaking about the event, the founders said the initiative was created to ensure those affected by chronic illness feel heard and supported.

“The Chronic Room was created because so many people living with chronic illness feel isolated and unheard. This march is about raising awareness, building community and making sure these voices are recognised,” they said.

The event will bring together members of the chronic illness community alongside supporters who want to learn more about endometriosis and the importance of early diagnosis, awareness and improved support for those affected.

Organisers say they hope the event will encourage wider understanding across the community while also helping people living with chronic conditions feel less alone.

Residents interested in attending the march or learning more about the initiative can contact The Chronic Room directly.

More information is available via email at Thechronicroom@outlook.com or through the group’s social media pages on Instagram (@thec.hronicroom) and Facebook (The Chronic Room).