This topic is about the "Gut It Out" Foundation, created by Major League Baseball pitcher Jake Diekman and his wife. The foundation is dedicated to supporting children and teenagers dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn’s disease, and those who have undergone ostomy surgery. Here are some key points and insights about the foundation and its impact:

- Before undergoing ileostomy surgery in 2019, the poster found inspiration in Jake Diekman, who openly shared his journey of living and playing baseball with ulcerative colitis and an ostomy. This motivated the poster to proceed with their surgery.

- The poster had the opportunity to meet Diekman at an Oakland A’s game and personally thanked him for the encouragement.

- When a friend’s teenage son was diagnosed with UC, the poster shared their own experience and helped connect the young boy with Diekman, who sent a signed baseball and a supportive message.

- Diekman makes it a point to visit pediatric hospitals in almost every MLB city he travels to. He invites young patients and their families to games, brings them onto the field, and shares his own experiences and coping strategies.

- The foundation’s website offers a wealth of information, details about events and outreach, and merchandise, including "Gut It Out" T-shirts, although the production of team-colored shirts has been challenging due to Diekman’s frequent team changes.

- The poster encourages parents of young ostomates to reach out if the Tampa Bay Rays visit their city and to say hello to Diekman near the bullpen.

- Many people appreciate the foundation and the role public figures like Diekman play in normalizing ostomies and IBD.

- One member found the foundation through Instagram and used Diekman’s story to show their sports-loving child that high-level athletic activity is still possible after surgery.

- Members value having a U.S.-based resource, as they previously relied on U.K. social-media communities for support.

- The foundation’s website is recommended as a valuable source of information, community, and inspiration for both parents and young ostomates.