I got an Email from Hollister
Ostomy Awareness Day is October 3rd
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Ostomy Awareness Day and we’re honored to stand with the entire ostomy community in celebration.
xnine
Sep 15, 2020 7:47 pm
Past Member
Sep 15, 2020 8:02 pm
Oh, I would, but I think I'm busy that day......celebrating anything but that.
Laurie
Bill
Sep 16, 2020 8:39 am
I suppose they could have called it Stoma Awareness Day and those people who are so inclined may have deemed it as 'SAD'.
Best wishes
Bill
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bowsprit
Sep 16, 2020 11:51 am
Celebration is the wrong word chosen by Hollister. Those affected will probably be in a somber mood that day.
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xnine
Sep 17, 2020 5:22 pm
Everyone, to let them know we are just like them, only with some plumbing changes. It seems everyone has their day, and October 3rd is ours. Last weekend was Grandparents Day, who knew? To make people aware so when they find out someone has an ostomy, their jaw does not drop, or they make some kind of rude comment. It is not that I am going to go down the street waving a bag. It is all about acceptance and support.
