For the third consecutive year, the URGO Foundation is joining forces with the EndoMIND association as a partner of the ENDOrun. The aim is to support research and raise public awareness of this inflammatory gynaecological condition, which affects one in ten women.
Strong mobilisation on the ground in Chenôve and Paris
Once again this year, the URGO teams are responding to the call for solidarity.
In Chenôve, nearly 200 employees from the site set off on Thursday 13 November from the Léo Lagrange stadium, made available by the town council, which is also heavily involved in the fight against endometriosis with the introduction of menstrual leave.
For Alice Juan, communications manager at the URGO Foundation, “this edition was an opportunity to reiterate an essential message: menstrual pain should not be considered normal. Too often minimised or trivialised, it can nevertheless be a sign of a condition requiring appropriate treatment. Through this campaign, we wanted to remind people of the importance of seeking medical advice if symptoms persist and to break down the taboos that still surround gynaecological health. Informing and raising awareness among our employees remains a priority.”
In Paris, URGO employees joined the 1,700 runners for the official event on 15 November.
The URGO Foundation: a long-term commitment to fighting endometriosis
Beyond this sporting event, the URGO Foundation is committed to helping patients heal better on a daily basis. It takes concrete action to train healthcare professionals in order to speed up diagnosis and optimise care. It also actively supports research through a partnership with INSERM (the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research).
Endometriosis: a public health emergency
ENDOrun, created in 2019 by the ENDOMIND association, aims to shine a spotlight on a disease that is still too little known despite its prevalence.
Three key figures illustrate the urgent need for action:
- Endometriosis affects 10% of women of childbearing age.
- It takes an average of seven years to diagnose endometriosis.
- Forty per cent of women with endometriosis suffer from chronic, debilitating pain.
