Gear Up for World Ostomy Day
People with ostomies, their families and friends worldwide are gearing up to celebrate World Ostomy Day on October 6, 2018and you're invited to join the excitement! Sponsored by the International Ostomy Association (IOA), this special day is celebrated every three years to raise awareness of the needs and aspirations of people with ostomies.
During the month of October, we invite everyone to join us in spreading awareness or engaging in education that can impact the day-to-day lives of people living with and caring for ostomies. There are many ways to show support or get involved here are some of the opportunities in the U.S.!
Check out what's planned .....
Hollister: We are #AllinforOstomy!
At Hollister Incorporated, we are proud to stand with the broader ostomy community to show how we are #AllinforOstomy.
Join a free educational webinar! We have developed a virtual conference that promotes skin health. Webinars will be available through the month of October starting on World Ostomy Day, and include:
- How to Use the Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers
psag-consumer.wocn.org
A brief walk-through of how to use this important free resource from the WOCN society for teens and adults living with an ostomy. Led by Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN with Christine Kim, ileostomate since 1994 and founder of OstomyConnection. - Itching: The Invisible Peristomal Skin Concern
A two-part series on causes and management. - It Begins with Skin: A Global Perspective
A short film featuring clinicians and people living with stomas from around the world.
Sign up for a webinar at hollister.com/worldostomyday
Wear a Stoma StickerShare the Love!
Celebrate World Ostomy Day by spreading awareness
Stoma Stickers are a great way to educate, start a conversation, or show support for people living with or caring for ostomies. To show yours off, place the sticker over your clothes, on the lower right or left side between your hip and navel, where ostomies are typically located. Then, take a photo and share it on social media with the hashtags #AllinforOstomy and #WorldOstomyDay to help raise awareness and show your support!
Show off your Stoma Sticker! Follow us on social media to see how else we'll be celebrating World Ostomy Day!
UOAA: Celebrating #OstomydayUSA!
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is thrilled to join the IOA's national efforts with the rest of the world.
"With more people speaking out for ostomy awareness, we are optimistic that one day in the future everyone in America will know that October is Ostomy Awareness month," says Jeanine Gleba, UOAA's Advocacy Manager.
This year's theme is "Speaking Out Changes Lives," and UOAA offers a host of ways to jump in and do just that.
The Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
Now in its fifth year, UOAA's annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K has grown nationwide and our team at Hollister Incorporated will be right beside UOAA as the Exclusive Diamond Sponsor of the event. A total of nine events are planned on Saturdays October 6 and 13 ranging from Durham, North Carolina, to Portland, Oregon. Much more than a walk/run, the Run for Resilience has become a family-friendly event that people look forward to all year. Many races feature a DJ, kids' activities, a division for people with ostomies, and awards. Donations go directly to UOAA.
The Worldwide Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
You can celebrate World Ostomy Day on October 6 anywhere you wish. Walk or run on a nearby trail, high school track or even a treadmill to raise donations and awareness. This event is free and participants receive an official race bib, and "Ask Me: What is an Ostomy?" sticker to promote ostomy awareness year-round.
The First Annual Virtual Day on the Hill
UOAA is supporting the theme of speaking out this year by launching the first annual Virtual Day on the Hill—a contest to raise ostomy awareness in the days leading up to October 6th. Participants are urged to write to Congress to support a National Ostomy Awareness Day; ask for a proclamation from federal, state or local elected officials; or just create a buzz on social media the day of by sending a quick "tweet" to legislators with #UOAAHillDay18. Simply click here for an easy way to find your legislator.
"The idea is to share the cause with friends and speak out," says Ed Pfueller, UOAA's Communications Manager. "Not everyone can get out and run a race but anyone can get involved with this."
Are you ready to speak out and change lives? Find a run near you at ostomy5k.org. Learn more about the Virtual Day on the Hill at ostomy.org. And be sure to let UOAA in on all of your efforts. Tag them on Instagram or Twitter with #OstomydayUSA
2018 Run for Resilience Events "Speaking Out Changes Lives"
Birmingham, AL
Durham, NC
E. Stroudsburg, PA
Harrison Township, MI
Mesa/Phoenix, AZ
Nashville, TN
Pennsauken, NJ
Portland, OR
Virtual Ostomy 5K—Anywhere USA or the World!
