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Well it appears that winter is finally over and the nice weather is here, just little wet for my liking.
Fellow ostomate Ed Masters has passed away. Ed was a fantastic ostomate always trying to help others. I had the honour of meeting Ed years ago at an ostomy conversation. He will be missed but not forgotten. My condolences go out to Ed's family and friends may he rest in peace.
We will have 2 meetings this month:
Our first meeting is a Peer Support Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:30pm
The second meeting is on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 730 pm and features Personal Trainer, Jeff Babister speaking about working out with an ostomy. It is always a great meeting with Jeff as our guest speaker.
As the weather continues to get warmer and better please remember to drink lots of fluids so
to avoid dehydration.
Thanks for your support
Jim Fitzgerald
President
Ostomy Toronto
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May 14: Peer Support/Open Forum Meeting |
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Join Ostomy Toronto for our Peer Support/Open Forum Meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30pm EST. Engage with others in our community: ostomates, friends, family and caregivers. All are welcome!
You're invited to join an online meeting:
Title: Ostomy Toronto's Open Forum Meeting
Time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:30 PM EST
Click here for meeting info & links
Be sure to click on the specific meeting date for the individual meeting link, or have meeting links emailed directly to you.
Hope to see you there!
Please note: Any and all political topics, or topics not related to living with Ostomy are not permitted at Ostomy Toronto's Open Forum Meetings. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
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*REMINDER: Ostomy Toronto uses Zoom for monthly meetings. |
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Ryan Lengua
Manager, Toronto West Campground
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May 19th is World IBD Day |
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Tag @OstomyToronto in your Instagram posts for an opportunity to be featured on our Stories.
The goal, as always, is to help spread awareness about Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis! |
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Join Ostomy Toronto for our Peer Support/Open Forum Meeting on
Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30pm EST. Engage with others in our community: ostomates, friends, family and caregivers. All are welcome!
You're invited to join an online meeting:
Title: Ostomy Toronto's Open Forum Meeting
Time: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 7:30 PM EST
Click here for meeting info & links
Be sure to click on the specific meeting date for the individual meeting link, or have meeting links emailed directly to you.
Hope to see you there!
Please note: Any and all political topics, or topics not related to living with Ostomy are not permitted at Ostomy Toronto's Open Forum Meetings. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
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*REMINDER: Ostomy Toronto uses Zoom for monthly meetings. |
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CMHA Mental Health Week 2024: May 6-12
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"A Call to be Kind: We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Join us from May 6 to 12, 2024 to explore how compassion connects us all."
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Ostomy Day Camp Program 2024 |
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in partnership with The City of Toronto and OLG. |
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Ostomy Toronto will pay up to $1000 for a child with an ostomy or Jpouch to attend any day camp of their choice! Spots are limited, and on a first-come first-served basis. Qualifying requirements apply. |
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The qualifying requirements:
- Must be a resident of Toronto (requires proof of address)
- Must be 18 or younger (requires proof of age)
- Must have an ostomy or jpouch
(requires written note from a doctor, ET nurse, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse)
- Agree to provide pictures and and short report written by the parents on how camp was for the child
- Agree to join the Ostomy Toronto email list for meetings and other notices
- Complete application in full
All these requirements must be fulfilled in order to be approved for the day camp program.
Please send application or questions to ostomytorontodaycamp@gmail.com |
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Sign up for Monthly Meeting Invitations! |
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These emails will
only be sent the mornings of each Monthly Meeting, and Monthly Open Forum/Peer Support Meeting. The emails will only contain the information required to sign in and attend the Ostomy Toronto Meetings.
Please note: If you currently subscribe to our monthly newsletter, you will not be automatically subscribed to these email invitations, you will have to enter your name and email address HERE.
*If you have previously signed up for these invitation emails, you do not need to sign up again.
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Jim Fitzgerald, President
Amy Taylor-Mitropoulos, Treasurer
Susan Uno, Bookkeeper
Urooba Ahad, Director
Glen D'Silva, Director
Michele Smith, Director
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Antonio Pergola, Bingo Volunteer
Linda Hurren, Bingo Volunteer
Jennifer Burnett, Bingo Volunteer
Melissa Aman, Bingo Volunteer
Cindy Zuccaro, Bingo Volunteer
Amanda Caristo, Social Media/Web Manager
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Newsletter is presented for informational purposes only. None of the information is a substitute for professional medical care, attention by a qualified practitioner, or product information that can be gained from an ostomy product distributor, manufacturer or management professional, and under no circumstances may it be relied upon as such. Always check with your doctor or Enterostomal Nurse if you have any questions or concerns about your condition or if you are about to start a new program of treatment or management. Ostomy Toronto and the editors of this Newsletter are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by this Newsletter.
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