Hi Everyone, Just wanted to wish all of you a Happy World Ostomy Day today, October 3rd. Take care and have a great weekend. LH
LadyHope
Oct 04, 2015 2:47 am
mild_mannered_super_hero
Oct 05, 2015 4:42 pm
Geez, I didn't know we had a day...!! Happy World Ostomy Day to you also!
Rosiesmom
Oct 06, 2015 2:06 pm
Hi, LH. I also did not know of this day. Yay for us! Can we have a parade? Oh, I feel so special, Rosie does too. Rosiesmom
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LadyHope
Oct 07, 2015 12:56 am
Yes, isn't it great! There were many races, fundraising and awareness activities world wide. I am happy that the message about life with an ostomy is being shared. Stanley was happy too:) We are not alone. Take care. LH
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eily
Nov 27, 2015 5:13 am
Hiya, I never knew of this day either... Does it get celebrated in the UK also? As I would like to know more about it.
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