Many third world countries do not have the money to pay for expensive ostomy supplies, and due to recent wars, famine, and natural disasters the demand is growing.
For example, the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia carries out 1,200 interventions a year for women that have suffered horrific childbirth injuries. The hospital needs support to rebuild lives and restore dignity every day.
In our new online directory for local support groups, products, and services.
Nominations will be opening soon for the second Ostomy Lifestyle Awards.
For more information keep an eye on the Awards page here
We are now planning the 2010 Underwear and Swimwear Show - to stay up to date see our mini-site
We are now taking bookings for our August training - book now if you are a support group organiser or healthcare or industry professional - this is the course for you!
Come and say Hello at the Dansac events. Please see link below for more information.
Please show your support for Rosanne who is taking part in the London Triathlon on 8th Aug in aid of Ostomy Lifestyle!
http://www.charitiestrust.org/members_data/event/rosannetri/index.html
The staff and volunteers at Ostomy Lifestyle would like to congratulate our Chief Exec Neil J Basil and his wife, our trust fundraiser Zoë Basil on the birth of their beautiful son Rowan, born on Sun 9th May!
