Batemans Bay woman to trek for endometriosis after her own diagnosis

AdNewsLatest NewsNewsLatest NewsNews HomeHome PageNewsSportNoticeboardTributes & FuneralsClassifiedsExplore TravelLifestyleRecommendedQuick LinksToday’s PaperAccess The Canberra

TimesNewslettersViewJobsNetworkVideoView real estateMy RegionPress Releases from AAPContact usHelp CentrePrivacy PolicyAbout usThe Canberra TimesBay Post-Moruya ExaminerMagnetMerimbula News

WeeklyNarooma News Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content, as well as The Canberra Times app.

View Subscription OffersBega District News' complete view of propertyHome/News/Latest NewsBatemans Bay woman to trek for endometriosis after her own diagnosisBy Joel EricksonUpdated August

16 2022 - 2:35pm, first published 2:28pmBy Joel EricksonUpdated August 16 2022 - 2:35pm, first published 2:28pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyMother-of-two Grace Hornby was diagnosed with

endometriosis in July. She will now travel to Western Australia for a three-day trek to help raise money for Endometriosis Australia. Batemans Bay's Grace Hornby was diagnosed with

endometriosis less than a month ago, but the mother-of-two is already getting out there to help raise funds and awareness about the disease.

Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading

50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAll other regional websites in your areaContinue Ms Hornby will take on the Trek for Endo from September 27

to 29 between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia.

She will join several other women affected by endometriosis on the trek with a goal of raising $50,000 among the group.

Ms Hornby has so far raised $1700, and the group has raised $29,158 as of Tuesday, August 16.

Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus occurs outside this layer and in other parts of the body.

READ MORE: Four Bega Valley mates tackling poverty feet first

The disease can cause infertility, and one in nine women in Australia are affected. Symptoms of the disease include fatigue, intense pain during periods, ovulation, or sex, and heavy or

irregular bleeding.

Grace Hornby with her two boys. It is most known for affecting women's reproductive organs, but can also get into other parts of the body.

Ms Hornby said she was diagnosed in July after she suffered a menstrual haemorrhage and was in hospital for two days.

"I've always had a heavy period, which can be normal for a lot of women, but the haemorrhage is what pushed me over the edge," she said.

"It was unbearably painful every month. I've got a high pain threshold, I've had two children and have tattoos, but this was like nothing else.

READ ALSO: Take a look inside Bega's new crisis accommodation units

"I could have just kept going on with my life, but something told me it wasn't right - I'm young and healthy, I shouldn't be in this type of pain every month.

"I'm now here thinking that rather than wallowing in my own grief, I should grab the horse by the reins and do something that will be a change for other women."

Ms Hornby said she'd also experienced complications during the birth of her two sons.

"I am so blessed to have my two children," she said.

"I had severe complications with both of them, and I look back now and wonder if this is why.

Grace Hornby. "I haemorrhaged with my first and almost lost my life, and I had other complications with my second.

"I want to get out and do something to raise awareness of this with women. Prevention is better than a cure, and if you can get it sooner rather than later it increases your chance of having

children."

READ ALSO: VIP guests to attend weekend's Far South Film Festival

This will be the second trek run by Endometriosis Australia, and it's somewhat of a homecoming for Ms Hornby.

"I lived in Perth for a while, and it's stunning down there," she said. "There's coves and caves, and it'll be such an empowering trip for these women who have endured so much.

"We can support one another, share our stories, and hopefully reach the target of $50,000."

Ms Hornby said her one piece of advice for women was to get tested for endometriosis if they had any concerns.

"Seek advice and go with your gut, that's the most important thing," she said.

"You don't have to suffer."

Love your regional news? Then sign up for the Voice of Real Australia, daily news from across the country delivered free to your inboxShareFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyJoel EricksonSenior

JournalistContact me at [email protected] or 0447 796 748.Contact me at [email protected] or 0447 796 748.More from Latest News'Partial tick': coalition cautious

on PM's summit idea15m agoSurgery lists balloon as hospitals plead for resources1hr agoWest Bank violence: Australia bans 2 Israeli ministers1hr agoPrime Minister Anthony Albanese on how he

will handle meeting Donald Trump2hrs agoNo commentsThe key to ending racism? It's right here in these PMs' speeches2hrs agoNo commentsI've seen devastation wrought by alcohol firsthand.

Putting more ads on TV will not help2hrs agoNo commentsNewsletters & AlertsView all Daily

Your morning news Today's top stories curated by our news team.

Loading... Weekly

Note from the Editor Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters.

Loading... Weekly

Explore Travel Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe.

Loading... Weekdays

The Echidna Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more.

Loading... Weekly

Today's Paper Alert Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am!

Loading... Weekly

Motoring Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner.

Loading... Twice weekly

The Informer Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday.

Loading... Twice weekly

Voice of Real Australia Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over.

Loading... As it happens

Breaking news alert Be the first to know when news breaks.

Loading... Advertisement

Ad Advertisement

AdAustralian Community MediaACM WebsiteConditions of UsePrivacyTerms and Conditions - Digital SubscriptionTerms and Conditions - Newspaper SubscriptionBega District NewsContactAbout

UsWorking With UsToday's PaperHelp CentreOur SitesViewView InsuranceBeevoBusinessPlace an AdClassifiedsCarsTributes & FuneralsCelebrationsPromo CodesAgTraderMeHelpFarmer's FinanceGarage

SalesSubmitSend a Letter to the EditorSend us your news