Ostomy Toronto Newsletter | May/June 2021
President's Report 
Well with the summer months coming up we will be slowing down at Ostomy Toronto, but you can always call me directly at any time for support. Sometimes all we need to get through the day is to have someone to listen to us about our struggle at that point in time, so please remember anyone anytime can call or text me I'm always here for you.
 
Ostomy Canada Society has retired the Stoma Stroll and replaced it with a new program called Step Up For Ostomy. We will provide more information about this as it develops, so keep an eye on our Social Media (Ostomy Toronto Instagram, Ostomy Toronto Facebook Page, and Ostomy Toronto Twitter) and upcoming fall newsletters.

Once again, this month we have two Zoom meetings scheduled:
 
After the success of our general rap session last month, we will be moving forward with these open forum meetings called Monthly Peer Support Meetings.
 
The next Peer Support Meeting is Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:30 pm. Join us for a chat with Ostomy Toronto and fellow ostomates, caregivers, and members of the community. Ask questions, share stories, and meet new people. 
 
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm, our Monthly Meeting features Dianne Garde, who has been an ET for about 50 years I believe. She will be speaking about traveling with an ostomy. Dianne does a great presentation on this topic, I'm looking forward to hearing her speak.

 

Please note: June will be the last meetings before our Summer Break. Meetings and Newsletters will resume in September. 

 

I truly hope everyone has a very happy and healthy summer. Get as active as you can dont let your ostomy hold you back. I'm looking forward to hearing what people did this summer.
I know you will find me either fishing camping or riding my Harley.

 

Thanks for your continued support,

Jim Fitzgerald

Ostomy Toronto President

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https://www.ostomytoronto.com/events-meetings

Meeting ID: 416 733 2040
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*Please note passcodes are case-sensitive.
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https://www.ostomytoronto.com/events-meetings

Meeting ID: 416 733 2040
Passcode*: OTzoom
 
*Please note passcodes are case-sensitive.
Meet the Ostomy Toronto Team: Michele
Every month, we will be introducing a member of the Ostomy Toronto. This month, we'd like to introduce you to Michele Smith.
I’m a 48 year old empty nester with 2 grown daughters. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 14 and have had a permanent ileostomy since the age of 29. I love to read, listen to music, paint and I strive to be kind to everyone I meet!
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasSpecialtyHealthCare
www.convatec.ca
The Ostomy Toronto Team

Jim Fitzgerald, President
OPEN POSITIONVice President
Aaron Wolkoff
, Financial Treasurer 

Urooba Ahad, Director
Kaitlyn O’Brien, Director
Glen Dasilva, Director
Michele Smith, Director

 

Amanda CaristoSocial Media/Web Manager

Antonio Pergola, Bingo Volunteer 
Linda Hurren, Bingo Volunteer
Jennifer Burnett, Bingo Volunteer
Melissa Aman, Bingo Volunteer
Cindy Zuccaro, Bingo Volunteer

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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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