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Happy Halloween
I am currently working on getting some new speakers for upcoming monthly zoom meetings I will keep you posted on any updates on this.
Our next Zoom meeting is our Open Forum Meeting on November 9, 2021 at 7:30pm, and our Monthly Meeting is November 30 2021 at 7:30 pm. I understand there
may have been a technical issues with logging into zoom the last few times -
this issue has been addressed and fixed. If you have any issues logging in please
contact me directly at jimfitzgerald40@gmail.com.
For World Ostomy Day in October, Ostomy Toronto held a contest inviting you to post photos on our Facebook Page. Congratulations to Linda Hurren and Jennifer Burnett who won the $100 Tim Hortons Gift Card prize. I was happy to see a few people post pics even with the short notice. I hope next year let's show the world what we can do with a ostomy.
I don't think we will have any in-person meetings until at least next spring, to ensure everyone can join in person and do so safely.
You should have received your membership renewal form. I kindly ask you to complete and return it along with your membership fees. You can also fill out a Membership Form Online here. The membership fees allow Ostomy Toronto to keep running and giving people the support they need.
I thank you for renewing, and your continuous support of Ostomy Toronto.
Thanks
Jim Fitzgerald
President
Ostomy Toronto
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Join Ostomy Toronto for an open forum Meeting, on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30pm.
Engage with others in the ostomy community; ostomates, caregivers, family, and friends of those with ostomies.
All you need is the Zoom app. Click the link below, and use the Meeting ID and Passcode to access the virtual meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting via Zoom App:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4167332040pwd=dmxKM2VXcUJSYUU5M0ZWRnNwQXZFUT09
Meeting ID: 416 733 2040
Passcode: ZoomOT
*Please note: Passcode is case sensitive.
Dial-In Zoom Meeting via telephone:
One tap mobile
+12042727920,,4167332040#,,,,*506252# Canada
+14388097799,,4167332040#,,,,*506252# Canada
Dial by your location
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 416 733 2040
Passcode: 506252
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kv63CoXO4
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Ostomy Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting:
Join Ostomy Toronto for our Monthly Meeting, on Tuesday, November 30 at 7:30pm. All are welcome! All you need is the Zoom app. Click the link below, and use the Meeting ID and Passcode to be admitted to the virtual meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting via Zoom App:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4167332040pwd=dmxKM2VXcUJSYUU5M0ZWRnNwQXZFUT09
Meeting ID: 416 733 2040
Passcode: ZoomOT
*Please note: Passcode is case sensitive.
Dial-In Zoom Meeting via telephone:
One tap mobile
+12042727920,,4167332040#,,,,*506252# Canada
+14388097799,,4167332040#,,,,*506252# Canada
Dial by your location
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 416 733 2040
Passcode: 506252
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kv63CoXO4
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Last month we featured Renée, who opens up about her struggles with food:
“The relationship between food and a person with Crohns can be toxic.
When you are in a flare, food is terrifying.
You eat to live, but a few hours later, you are regretful.
I got to a point where I would eat once a day, take a laxative, drink a lot of water and prayed it won’t get stuck in my tummy. (It rarely passed btw)
Sounds toxic.
And in any other context, that would be an eating disorder.
I didn’t know food to be anything but pain.
I remember telling my sister on the ride home from appointment with my surgeon, “once I get this surgery, I’m gonna eat everything I couldn’t eat”
For me, that was 80% of foods 🤣
So I did.
I have to say, eating without fear is a different type of super power. The first time in my life, I didn’t have to second guess food choices or reach for the laxative.
My relationship with food has gotten better, but I still have moments where I feel anxious about the food I consume.
Just another thing to add to the list of “non Crohns related but related affects of Crohns”
Be well 💜"
To see Renée's feature, click here.
If you would like to share your story and be highlighted on Ostomy Toronto's social media, please submit your photo along with a short blurb to info@ostomytoronto.com, with the subject line "Feature Friday Submission".
Alternatively, tag @OstomyToronto in your Instagram post and we will repost it. We love learning about the wonderful people in our community, locally and around the world! |
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Jim Fitzgerald, President
OPEN POSITION, Vice President
Aaron Wolkoff, Financial Treasurer
Urooba Ahad, Director
Kaitlyn O’Brien, Director
Glen Dasilva, Director
Michele Smith, Director
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Amanda Caristo, Social 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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