Looking Back at 2025 and Forward to 2026

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

Ostomy Monthly Meeting Next Monday

Our monthly meeting is scheduled for next Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

We'll be discussing our Favorite Ostomy Supplies and Accessories. Jim will be showing us all the goodies he brought back from the National UOAA Conference.

The meeting will be held in the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building Headquarters at 2320 California St. in Everett.

An ostomy nurse is also scheduled to attend.

You can always attend our meetings virtually via Zoom:

• Video
  Join Zoom Meeting
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• Phone/Audio
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  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
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We hope to see you there!

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide is in Need of Supplies

FOW-USA is very low on supplies available to donate to needy ostomates around the world, and we have many more requests than usual for these invaluable products. Take advantage of our UPS Flat Rate shipping process. Spend only $15 to send up to 40 pounds per carton.   Click below to find out how easy it is to ship your box!   CLICK HERE Please donate all types of supplies! The number of flanges and pouches do not need to match.

Our Contact Information Friends of Ostomates Worldwide - USA 4018 Bishop Lane Louisville, KY 40218 502.909.6669

Donated Ostomy Supplies

We have received quite a few donated supplies. Click on the image below to view the list and let us know if you are interested in any of them.

Ostomy Meeting Tonight

Hi all, 

Last month’s picnic was so much fun! Lots of visiting and sharing. The weather was challenging but thanks to Sue, she grabbed the covered area, we all managed to stay relatively dry and it was a bit chilly but everyone enjoyed each other's company. Everyone went through the donated supplies to see if they could use any of the products. The sharing of personal stories with one another allowed each of us to get to know one another better and learning from each other is priceless.

We will be holding our monthly meeting tonight via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Chris Mullen will be hosting the meeting, and she has a packed agenda:

• Discuss upcoming World Ostomy Day
• Discuss North Sound Ostomy Logo Competition
• UOAA Visiting Program Certification Information
• Donated Supplies — We have more! What do we want to do with them?
• Contacting previous attendees — Reach out and see how everyone is doing.
• Medical Community Contacts — Follow up discussion
• Manufacturing/Supply Community — Spreading the word about our group.
• Community Outreach — Ideas, committee?

As usual, you can join the Zoom meeting at:

• Video
  Join Zoom Meeting
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: zoomostomy

• Phone/Audio
  253-215-8782
  Meeting ID: 818 0251 7929
  Password: 7216698069

We hope to see you there!

Monthly Meeting on Monday at 6:30 pm

Hi all,

We'll be meeting again on Monday at 6:30 pm to discuss Ostomy Supplies and whatever else comes up.

Two guests will be attending the meeting:

• Andy Quan, Byram Service Rep
• Katie Schaeffer, BSN, RN, WOCN, Providence Wound Clinic

Katie, an ostomy nurse at Providence, will be answering questions for about 30 minutes starting at 6:30 pm, so don't be late.

The Zoom meeting information is included below.

Remember that if you do not have a computer with video available you can always call in with any regular phone.

We hope to see you all there

North Sound Ostomy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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