September is PCOS Awareness Month — and this year, we’re showing up louder, prouder, and more united than ever. 💜

Whether you live with PCOS, love someone who does, or simply believe in equitable, compassionate healthcare — this is your moment to take action. From the launch of the APPG Parliamentary Inquiry to grassroots fundraising, September is brimming with momentum. Let’s turn that energy into impact.

✨ Verity, the UK’s leading PCOS charity, is calling on all of us to raise awareness and vital funds to support people navigating this complex condition. Every donation helps push for better diagnosis, care, and understanding — and every voice helps break the silence.

This year, we’re also amplifying the fight against outdated BMI restrictions in fertility treatment. Too many people with PCOS are denied IVF access based on a number that ignores the full picture of metabolic health, hormonal complexity, and emotional resilience. We’re demanding science-based, compassionate care — and your voice matters.

Thinking of doing something meaningful next month? Here are some creative ways to get involved:

- 🎨 Host a PCOS-themed art or colouring challenge  

- 🎤 Organise a karaoke night or open mic with friends  

- 📚 Run a sponsored read-a-thon or book swap  

- 🎂 Bake for change with a PCOS bake sale  

- 🎮 Stream for Verity on Twitch or YouTube  

- 📸 Join a photo-a-day challenge to spotlight your journey  

- 🎲 Plan a quiz night or puzzle marathon  

- 👗 Clear out your wardrobe with a swap shop fundraiser  

Whether it’s bold or beautifully simple, your action matters. Let’s fill September with stories, solidarity, and hope — and remind the world that PCOS deserves attention every single day.

🧡 Start your fundraiser here: justgiving.com/charity/verity-pcos  

📣 Tag @veritypcos and use #PCOSAwarenessMonth to amplify your voice  

📢 Coming This September! 
I’ll be visiting busy town centres on a weekend in September to hand out leaflets, spark conversations, and raise awareness—and hopefully funds—for the campaign and for Verity-PCOS, a charity close to my heart 💛

If you’re out and about in Banbury, Southam, Leamington Spa, or Stratford-upon-Avon, keep an eye out and come say hello 👋 I’d love to connect, share more about the campaign, and hear your thoughts.

I’ll likely have a furry companion trotting beside me 🐶—weather permitting! And if you’d like to join me for a few hours of advocacy and community spirit, I’d be thrilled to have your company.

Let’s make some noise for compassionate, equitable fertility care ⚡

📢 Support the petition to end BMI-based IVF discrimination and demand fair access for all

Together, we’re not just raising funds — we’re raising the standard of care. Let’s make this September unforgettable.