Endometriosis lacks a voice in the public eye despite the fact that one in ten women has some degree of endometriosis. Typically women with endometriosis have suffered years of anguishing mental and physical pain plus extensive internal damage.
I was thinking it would be very good to write something here about the Endometriosis Foundation of America as they have been a tremendous asset to me.
"The Endometriosis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on fighting against the devastating effects of this disease. One hundred and seventy-six million women in the world suffer from endometriosis. Through increased awareness, education, research and legislative advocacy, the EFA is committed to improving affected individuals' lives by early detection and treatment." Their website is http://www.endofound.org/
Your support of the EFA is greatly appreciated and a donation can be given by accessing this link:
http://www.endofound.org/donation or you can donate of your time and energy to further the cause of helping women get the treatment they need NOW.
Some of the Upcoming EFA Events:
ENDOMETRIOSIS 2011: the Science & Surgery of Deep Disease-
the EFA’s 2nd Annual Scientific Conference.
Click here to learn more: http://www.endofound.org/medicalconference
3rd Annual Endometriosis Blossom Ball Friday March 18th, 2011
At the New York Public Library
This is Gala fundraiser hosted by Founders of Endometriosis Foundation of America
Tamer Seckin, MD http://www.drseckin.com/
and Padma Lakshmi http://www.endofound.org/blossomball
Regular Admission to the Blossom Ball :
Rose Dinner Dinner Ticket $500 per person Includes cocktails, dinner and dancing for 1 guest from 7 pm. Limited availability.
Garden Package $850 ($85 per person) Includes cocktails, dessert and dancing only for 10 guests. Admittance at 9:30 pm.
Bouquet Package $500 ($100 per person) Includes tickets for cocktails, dessert and dancing only for 5 guests. Admittance at 9:30 pm.
Rosebud Package $120 per person Includes one ticket for cocktails, dessert and dancing only. Admittance at 9:30 pm.
Dr. Tamer Seckin, MD, FACOG
Dr. Seckin is the Founder & President of the Endometriosis Foundation of America.
A renowned laparoscopic surgeon and NOTES patent holder,
he is an Associate Attending Physician and Clinical Instructor at Lenox Hill and New York Methodist Hospitals as well as Chief of Gynecology, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.
He serves as an Executive Board Member of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) and is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy (AAGL), as well as many other prestigious professional societies.
He has received many awards and remains an active educator and philanthropist, who travels the world speaking about endometriosis and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Seckin founded the EFA as a result of his passion to raise awareness about the disease and offer hope to even those with the most challenging of cases.
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