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Hello,
When we started North Sound Ostomy, with the goal of promoting the quality of life for people with ostomies, we never thought that 4 years later we would be reaching so many.
In 2025, we had gatherings with numerous guest speakers, social meetups at local coffee shops, and a summer picnic at the park. We also launched a new donated supply closet, and hosted the largest World Ostomy Awareness Day event on the West Coast.
Most of you might not know that we have been self-funding the group since its inception. But a few months ago, we started accepting tax-deductible donations. As a matter of fact, we just received a donation from Coloplast, which will surely defray a portion of our operating costs for next year. Thanks for your support, any bit helps.
To round up the year, we will be having our annual Christmas party on Saturday, 2pm at The RAM in Lake Stevens. Drop us a note if you'd like to attend, so we can make sure there's enough tables set up.
What a year! And we couldn't have done it without all of you.
As far as 2026, we've already made plans. Head to the website to see all of our scheduled gatherings (one per quarter) and monthly social meetups. We'll also have a picnic in the summer and annual Christmas party, and hopefully our 4th Ostomy Awareness Fair in October.
We look forward to seeing you all in the next year, and wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with warmth, love, and cherished moments.
All the best,
Erik C. Thauvin
Co-Founder
North Sound Ostomy
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Bring something to share and join us for an afternoon of food and fun!
Beverages and table settings will be provided. We'll also have games and prizes, as well as donated ostomy supplies to pick from.
Bring the whole family and friends for great food, fun & conversation!
Please bring a main dish, salad, side, or dessert to share and table service for your family. Beverages will be provided.
We have planned games and prizes and great conversation with people you meet on the screen each month. In addition, you are welcome to bring Frisbees and use the disc golf course at the park.
You’re also encouraged to bring any excess ostomy supplies you might have. You’ll have the opportunity to take home any others you might need or want to try. Any that are left will be donated to the Ostomy Supply Closet.
Come join us as we meet together in person for the very first time. Please bring your family, friends, pets and any other ostomates you might know.
Hi all,
We'll be having our Picnic at Lowell Park on Monday (August 16) from 5:30 to
7:30 pm. The park is located at 4605 S 3rd Ave in Everett.
We'll also have
some of
our donated
supplies on hand. Be sure to check the list on the website,
and let us know if you need
something in particular.
The park has opened and covered picnic areas with tables, but we recommend that you bring a chair or blankets to sit on the grass to ensure proper social distancing. Also please bring your own
food.
The park also features:
Hi all,
We had a fantastic meeting with Katie, an ostomy nurse at Providence, and Andy from Byram last Monday. If you could not attend be sure to read the minutes of the meeting.
For next month's meeting, we'll be having a Picnic at Lowell Park in Everett. Bring your own food, chairs or blankets, games, etc.
Lowell Park is located at 4605 S 3rd Ave in Everett. We'll be meeting on August 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Stay as long as you want or just stop by to say Hi.