Miami Open: Danielle Collins Reveals Intense Post-Retirement Ambition for Women After Surviving Major Health Scare

In the world of tennis, where many overlook the stigma attached to women’s health issues, Danielle Collins aims to make a significant change. Collins is determined to start a charity that would assist women who are struggling with issues related to their reproductive health. She announced her retirement from tennis earlier this year. Now, she expressed her next goal in life during a post-match interview in the Miami Open.

Collins has a very personal connection to this issue. Her personal hardships have strengthened her desire and will to improve the lives of other women. While she is aware that she cannot take away their suffering, Collins nevertheless wants to provide them with the means, encouragement, and support that they require to face their path with fortitude and resilience.

Danielle Collins’ vision of a charity for improving women’s reproductive health

In a post-match interview at the Miami Open, Danielle Collins revealed something close to her heart. She aspires to establish a foundation that would function as a ray of hope and support for females going through reproductive health struggles. Collins started by saying, “Working with women is something that is very close to my heart. I am hoping to start a charity of my own at some point, centered around women’s health, trying to help women that have had reproductive issues and chronic illnesses—endometriosis, PCOS, those kinda things.”

Danielle Collins talked about her decision to retire at the end of this season. She expressed her need to go back to a ‘normal life’, away from the constant travel and attention from the public. Soon after this, she shared her desire to start a charity for women.

Treating reproductive health issues requires a hefty amount of money. Referring to that, Collins emphasized her desire to be the one to help them both financially and emotionally. “It’s very expensive when you are faced with these challenges. And anyway, I can help people who have gone through similar experiences that I have had. I would love to be able to help them and be a friend to them,” Collins further added.

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Danielle Collins’ personal experience with endometriosis is the source of her fervor for this subject. By sharing her struggles, she aims to inspire other women to speak up and get the support they need.

Collins’ battle against endometriosis

During the emergency endometriosis surgery in April 2021, doctors removed a tennis ball-sized cyst from Danielle Collins. Collins, who has always been open about her health issues, claimed that the agony of having endometriosis—a disorder in which the tissue lining the uterus grows outside of it—was unbearable.

“Had I not had the surgery, I just couldn’t keep living my life like that. The agony that I experienced from my menstrual cycles and from the endometriosis is some of the worst pain I’ve ever had,” Collins once said in an interview after her recovery.

Collins managed to make it through, and in the next season, she reached a career-high position of seventh in the world. Understanding the struggle herself, Collins aims to inspire and support others in finding inner strength during hardships.

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