Were you part of Step Up For Ostomy 2025? We want to hear from you! Your story could help inspire others, raise awareness, and make next year’s campaign even more powerful.

We’re collecting personal testimonies and photos from participants across Canada to feature in our 2026 Step Up For Ostomy campaign. Whether you joined a local walk, hosted an event, or shared your experience online, every story makes a difference.

Use the form below to share your experience, a favourite quote, and a photo of yourself in your Step Up For Ostomy t-shirt or proudly showing your ostomy. Your story could be featured in our social media, website, or print materials next year!

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Name *

(As you’d like it to appear in the story or post)

Age

(Optional)

Email *

Location *

(City and province)

Ostomy Surgery Type *

• Ileostomy
• Colostomy
• Urostomy
• J-Pouch
• Koch Pouch
• Other

Other Surgery Type

Diagnosis/Disease Information *

(Example: Colostomy due to Crohn’s disease, urostomy after bladder cancer, etc.)

Age Information your

Tell us about your Step Up For Ostomy experience. *

What motivated you to participate this year? What moments stood out for you?

Share a quote we can feature in a graphic or social media post. *

(Something short and inspiring—what Step Up For Ostomy means to you, or what message you’d like to share with others.)

Extra details you’d like to include in your social media story or article blurb.

(Optional—any special acknowledgements, messages, or reflections.)

Upload your photo *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

(Please include a photo wearing your Step Up For Ostomy t-shirt, showing your ostomy proudly, or living to the fullest.)

Consent *

• I give permission for Ostomy Canada Society to use my story, quote, and photo in Step Up For Ostomy 2026 promotions, including social media, website, magazine, and print materials.

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