Celebrating Ostomy Awareness Day: Ways to Support and Raise Awareness in October

October 15, 2024

Ostomy Awareness Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of October, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for those who live with an ostomy. This day is an opportunity to educate the public, dispel myths, and show appreciation for the strength and resilience of ostomy patients worldwide. Whether you’re an ostomate, a…

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Marc’s Story

July 1, 2024

I’ve always been an adventurous guy. Hiking and exploring the outdoors was my passion, but when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in my early 40s, everything changed. My condition worsened, and eventually, my doctors said ostomy surgery was my only option. I was terrified—not of the surgery itself, but of what life would be…

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