About Us
The Endo Educational Organization of Canada is a federally incorporated non-profit organization that seeks to educate people across Canada about endometriosis.
Who Are We?
The EEOC is compromised of a team of international volunteers who are committed to changing the future for endometriosis patients in Canada. Founded in 2019, we are proud to have upheld high standards and strict policies about internally and externally to ensure our efforts are always working in the best interest of patients. As a grassroots organization, we seek to create a positive impact starting in our own communities where our stories began. We truly believe that education is the most important tool to build improvements in awareness, care and treatment for endometriosis.
Current Initiatives
School Outreach Project
A collaborative project with the, EndoWhat organization, the School Outreach Project aims to equip educational professionals and students across Canada with information about endometriosis. 70% of teens with pelvic pain go on to be diagnosed with the disease*, as a result, education in high school is imperative so that symptoms can be identified early on and proper medical support organized.
For more information about the project click here.
Packages Donated
How You Can Help
Get Involved
Make a Donation
Help ensure our vital information and projects can be spread far and wide across Canada to all those in need. Support our upcoming projects with a donation or sponsorship.
Share With Friends, Family & Professionals
Information and resources about this disease are necessary for everyone because almost everyone knows someone with the disease. Be apart of the solution by educating yourself and others about the disease.
Meet our Volunteer Team
Emma Weiland
Co-Founder & President
“After navigating my own journey with endometriosis as a teenager and suffering extensive trauma due to misinformation and stigmas, I couldn’t sit back idly knowing someone else might endure what I did. Growing up, my Mom always said, “if you don’t like something you can be the person to change it.” So I’m trying to do just that.”
Deborah Weiland
Co-Founder & Vice-President
“I chose to start this organization alongside Emma to give her an avenue to heal after her journey with endometriosis, which is a generational disease for our family. As a fellow Endo Warrior, it’s my passion to learn and help create change for people with endometriosis to ensure future generations in our family don’t have to suffer anymore.”
Sophia Stricker
Secretary & Director of Human Relations
“When I moved to Canada and met Emma, who told me about the horror stories that happen to Endo patients here, I knew I had to be part of a movement working for better education for endometriosis. Emma and Deborah’s drive inspires me to push as hard as I can to change and revolutionize the medical care system for endometriosis.”
Karol Draper
Treasurer
“My hope in volunteering with the EEOC is to have more research and education provided to our medical profession, so that we can help more women dealing with this silent disease, like myself, to be diagnosed and treated from the onset of it, as opposed to years of unnecessary pain and emotional trauma that Endometriosis brings with it.”
Keana Casault
Director of School Outreach
“Like most others navigating the endometriosis scene within Canada, I have been through a very lengthy, traumatic, and ongoing journey for the best care for myself. I feel empowered to be a part of such a ground-breaking organization that can change the narrative and help others not have to endure what endometriosis patients have been enduring for decades here in Canada”
Heather Guidone
Advisor
Coming soon!
Shannon Cohn
Advisor & Collaborator
Coming soon!
Tayler Zavitz
Advisor
“I am honoured to be a part of such a critical organization and working alongside so many wonderful individuals. As someone who has struggled with chronic pain for more than half my life, and for the majority of that time being unable to find answers or relief, I know firsthand how easy it is for the medical industry to fail endometriosis patients, and the utmost importance of advocacy and awareness moving forward”
Feature Stories
“Endometriosis: The Most Common and Dangerous Disease You’ve Never Heard Of”
Nelson Star, June 20, 2019.
Global News Kelly Kutrara Radio Interview
Nelson Star, September 22, 2021.
“Nelson Resident Wants to Educate Students About Endometriosis”
Nelson Star, March 12, 2024
“Nelson Businesses Collecting Donations of Pads, Tampons”
Nelson Star, October 25, 2021.
“Endometriosis Survivor on a Mission to Educate Public About this Misunderstood Disease”
Nelson Daily News, April 10, 2024.