Hey, I'm cleaning up my space after completed my ostomy journey.
I have bagged a bunch of products, from new brand bags to wipes, sprays etc.
The hospital told me that I can leave it, but they most likely will be discarded due to his policies regarding hygiene.
Please, let me know If someone is interested we can coordinate something.
Cheers.
That's really nice!
Yes, surprising how hospitals will just toss whole packages of things but keeping things safe for others IS an important consideration.
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Mike
I think orgs like UOAA and Ostomy101 have donation referrals. Here's a link to one.
Can't remember where, but there's also an org that distributes donated supplies worldwide.
Hi there,s a guy on here goes by Warrior that you could send to and he sends to people or groups that can use them.
