Ostomy Canada Society

Ostomy Canada Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping people living with an ostomy.

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❓ Got an ostomy question?

Ask Ostomy Canada's Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee (MLAC)! Get answers from healthcare professionals and experienced ostomates on topics like ostomy care, nutrition, travel, exercise, and more.

📩 Submit your question:
https://t.co/9c9b3VC5he

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The strength we don’t always see. ❤️

In this Voices of Ostomy Canada story, Lily's mother shares the challenges, resilience, and love that have shaped their family's journey with an ostomy.

📖 Read Lily's story:
https://t.co/TlF3z6xZG5

#OstomyCanada #PediatricOstomy

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Watch STUCK: an ostomy-inspired short film based on the real experience of Ostomy Canada Ambassador Raimo Strangis.

Watch the full 10-minute film: https://t.co/GfDU15CDSU

#OstomyAwareness #ShortFilm #Ostomy

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This #GivingTuesday, your gift is matched 1:1 by Hollister.

Help Canadians living with an ostomy—like Parker and Ryan—find confidence, community, and support.

Double your impact today.
🔗https://t.co/zwMl6fHMgU

#OstomyCanada

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Canadians came together for #StepUpForOstomy 2025! 💙

See the highlights, top fundraisers & national impact:
👉 https://t.co/76baLEOFMz

#SUFO2025 #OstomyAwareness #OstomyCanada

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Learn the science behind Ostoform’s FlowAssist™ and how it helps prevent leaks and irritation.
🗓️ EN: Nov 4
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Découvrez la science derrière FlowAssist™ d’Ostoform et comment elle aide à réduire les fuites et l’irritation.
🗓️ FR : 5 nov

🔗 https://t.co/B6pFwclRq2

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🎬 This Saturday!

Don’t miss STUCK, a powerful short film sponsored by #OstomyCanada, premiering at the Hamilton & Barrie Film Festivals Oct 25!

Inspired by "With Little Means" by Ambassador Raimo Strangis — who’ll be at the Hamilton screening!

🎟️ https://t.co/66G35RtlLk

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🎬 STUCK, proudly sponsored by Ostomy Canada, debuts Oct 25 at the Hamilton & Barrie Film Festivals!

A story of music, ostomy surgery & second chances — inspired by With Little Means by Raimo Strangis.

🎟️ Tickets $12: https://t.co/Py2HIWQIVJ

#OstomyCanada

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Today is World Ostomy Day 💙 As Canada Steps Up For Ostomy, we honour the courage of people living with an ostomy.

Make a difference: Donate or give In Memory to support a stronger community.

🔗 https://t.co/ulhHYjzZex

#WorldOstomyDay

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👟✨ Step Up For Ostomy 2025 is happening Oct 4–5 across Canada! Walk, connect & fundraise in support of Canadians living with an ostomy. 💙

Find your local event & join us: https://t.co/xp38aKw9Iy

#StepUpForOstomy #OstomyAwareness #WeWalkTogether

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📢 Ostomy Canada Webinar TONIGHT!

🗓 Thur, Sept 25 | 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT

Topic: Preventing leakage & protecting peristomal skin, featuring Convatec’s Christie Kristo (NSWOC) & Laura Williamson

⚠️ Not recorded – attend live!

Register: https://t.co/MzlvfuwcNE

#Convatec

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Step Up For Ostomy 2025 gear is here! 🎉 Hollister-sponsored tees + banners are shipping nationwide—our first coordinated effort in years.

Thanks to our national office for organizing this, and director Janet Paquet for handling shipping (pictured with Eileen Forbes & husband).

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Testimony Tuesday📢
“I'm stepping up for ostomy to lend my 36 years of experience living with my ostomy. I want to be the advocate I needed all those years ago and to pave a path that was very rocky for me!" - Lisa Gausman, Ostomy Canada volunteer.
🔗https://t.co/9G8Ihocmz5.

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🌟 The September 2025 edition of Ostomy Canada Connects E-News is here!

Inspiring stories, wellness tips, events & more for the ostomy community.

👉 Read now: https://t.co/RhummeMDwT

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North Vancouver’s Alex MacInnis has done something incredible—he completed the Squamish 50/50, two ultramarathons in two days (130 km total), all while living with a permanent ileostomy.

Read Alex’s full recap and watch his CBC News feature: l https://t.co/cXzv6om8wi

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Vancouver – Step Up For Ostomy! 🌟

📅 Oct 4
⏰ Meet 10:30 AM | Walk 11 AM
📍 Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam
🚶 Awareness Walk
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
☕ Refreshments & social time
🪑 Bring a chair

💙 Support Canadians with an ostomy.

👉 Register: https://t.co/w6eVrqYhrJ

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Chatham – Step Up For Ostomy! 🌟

📅 Oct 4, 1–3 PM
🚶 Awareness Walk
🏷️ Ostomy vendors
🎉 Auction
🍔 Food trucks
👕 FREE T-shirts!

💙 Support Canadians living with an ostomy.

👉 Register: https://t.co/IdwtcwlU9c

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Halifax – Step Up For Ostomy! 🌟

📅 Oct 4, 2 PM
📍 Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth
🚶 Awareness Walk
💪 Guest speaker (fitness focus)
☕ Refreshments
👕 T-shirts

💙 Support Canadians living with an ostomy.

👉 Register: https://t.co/Gok3fkKDp1

#StepUpForOstomy #OstomyHalifax

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⛳ Swing for a cause!

Join us on Oct 4, 2025, at Angel's View Golf Course, Oakville, for Halton-Peel Ostomy Support Group's 4th Annual Golf Tournament — supporting the Ostomy Canada Youth Camp.

Register now: https://t.co/nKnbz10BJW

#GolfForACause #OstomyCanada #YouthCamp