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A Not For Profit charitable organization of caring volunteers providing knowledge, experience, and support to ostomates in the GTA.

Toronto, Ontario
Joined April 2011
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🎥 On March 20, Janet Paquet, Vice-Chair of @OstomyCanada, appeared on @CP24Breakfast to talk about life with an ostomy and the need for better supply coverage during #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn more 👉 ostomycanada.ca/blog/2025/co… #OstomyAwareness
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Have you ever shared a #GetYourBellyOut photo to help raise awareness of Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis / IBD?? On the 23rd of March, in celebration of @GetYourBellyOut's 11th birthday, we will all come together and post a photo of our bellies on social media to keep our tradition alive and well 👏🏻😁 Together, we can showcase how whether you have scars, an ostomy or no outward signs, we're all united in our fight against IBD 🥰 Are you in??
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🌟 Ostomy Event Calendar Feb 10 to 15 🌟 Join us at our upcoming ostomy events across the country to connect with others, find valuable support, discover helpful tips, and access amazing resources. 💪💙 🔗 Learn more: ostomycanada.ca/events/upcom… #OstomyCanada
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I regret having my ostomy reversed. If you had one, how would you feel about it? Tx. #ostomy #stoma
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🌟 Join us this week at ostomy events in Regina, Toronto, Chatham, Medicine Hat, or Montreal! Connect with others who understand and find local support at ostomycanada.ca 🌟 Let's come together to learn, share and support one another on our journey to wellness.
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Living with an ostomy can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone! Join our upcoming meetings in Quebec, Ontario or BC. Connect with individuals who truly understand and empower each other. Find your local group here: ow.ly/7jIR50QCu8M.
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The fall edition of the Ostomy Canada Connects newsletter is out! We are proud to share stories, articles, and updates from our team. You'll find personal narratives, ostomy tips, event updates, advocacy initiatives, and more. Read online today at ow.ly/WFJH50QaAv4.
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Some well-being reminders heading into the weekend. 🤍
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#DYK occasional oral canker (mouth) sores is common in IBD? 👄 These mouth sores tend to go away on their own but some may still need to be treated. Watch this video to learn about how to manage them from an expert gastroenterologist (bit.ly/3LXr53V)!
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In a new BBC podcast series, Gill Castle candidly shares her stoma journey, and why she is challenging herself to be the first person with a stoma to swim solo across the English Channel. To listen visit: bit.ly/the-stoma-swimmer-tw
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Ostomy Toronto retweeted
Body positivity with an ostomy burlesque style at #uoaa2023
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💜We're on a mission to raise awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (otherwise known as #Crohns Disease/Ulcerative #Colitis) by putting posters up around the globe🥰 Can you help us?? Think washrooms at work/Uni etc Request your free posters here 👉bit.ly/403BL6g 👈
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MeetAnOstoMate.org is a vibrant, multi-topic community, where people with an ostomy surgery discuss various things and give each other plenty of love and support. Join us. RT #colostomy #ileostomy #urostomy #wocn #colorectalsurgery stoma
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Are you supporting #WorldIBDday & sharing your #GetYourBellyOut photo on the 19th of May 2023? If so, let your friends & family know by sharing this post & let's see if they will support us too 😁 If you are, then surely they can too! Not long to go 🤩💜 #Crohns #Colitis #IBD
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We received a generous donation from @OstomyToronto. Ostomy Toronto is a non-profit organization that exists to support the needs of people with ostomies of all ages. We appreciate all they do to help those in the community.
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Join us Saturday, October 8 at 2PM ET (11AM PT) for our latest Ask Me Anything panel discussion on having/raising a family as an ostomate. With @emc_brown and Brent Schwartz.
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Can you have a baby w/ an #ostomy & #IBD? For #CCAwarenessWeek, I’m excited to share @UOAA has launched webpages I’ve written devoted to this ? w/ illustrations created in partnership w/ @AmerGastroAssn. This project is funded w/ grant from @HelmsleyTrust: ostomy.org/pregnancy/
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How do you manage #fatigue? These personal stories and top tips could help you to manage fatigue from #Crohns and #Colitis more effectively...
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It's #WorldIBDday! #ItTakesGuts to talk about #Crohns and #Colitis, but no one can see it until we say it. It's time to speak up and break down the stigma. One conversation at a time. ittakesguts.org.uk Text GUTS to 70500 to give £5 or visit bit.ly/2HqoorJ
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