Ostomy Canada Society
Ostomy Canada is proud to recognize Lisa Gausman with a Special Recognition Award for her 19 years of dedicated mentorship, advocacy, and leadership in supporting children, youth, and families living with an ostomy.
Ostomy Canada is proud to announce Carly Lindsay, nominated by Ostomy Hamilton, as the recipient of the NSWOC Recognition Award for her lifelong leadership, advocacy, and compassionate support of people living with an ostomy.
Ostomy Canada is proud to announce Paul (Polus) Yousif of Bradford, Ontario as the 2025 recipient of the $1,000 Ostomy Canada Post-Secondary Award for his commitment to advocacy, volunteerism, and building more empathetic, supportive communities.
Explore highlights from our 2025 Christmas and holiday events, hosted by Ostomy Canada groups across Canada, bringing ostomates, families, and supporters together.
A reflective start to 2026 focused on grace, gratitude, and mental health while living with an ostomy. Nadia shares insights on resilience, community, and a simple gratitude practice to support emotional well-being in ostomy life.
In this reprinted story from Bladder Cancer Canada, Stewart reflects on his bladder cancer journey and adapting to life with an ostomy.
On December 14, 2025, members of the ostomy community in Calgary came together for the “Life Is More Than Your Ostomy” photoshoot, challenging stereotypes and celebrating identity as part of Ostomy Canada Society’s national awareness campaign highlighting life beyond an ostomy.
An Evening With Ostomy Canada in November 2025 offered an inspiring reminder that listening to one another’s stories builds strength, resilience, and a sense of community.
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