Martha was is the President of the Ostomy Association of Puerto Rico (AOPR … Asociacion Ostomizados de Puerto Rico). Martha has been a leader on the international scene for many years serving as an Officer in the North and Central America and Caribbean Ostomy Association, the Ostomy Association of the Americas and as a Delegate at International Ostomy Association World Council Meetings.Martha hosted an IOA World Council Congress and has also attended many UOA and UOAA Conferences over the years. (written by Ken Aukett)
She was able to post and share her life as an ostomate in one of the facebook pages and she writes: “Two Ostomy surgeries and here I am enjoying life. 31 years living as an Ostomate, and helping others cope with their fears. An Ostomy changed my body but not my lifestyle.”
“Have travelled and helped many ostomates sharing my experience as an Ostomate. An Ostomy saved my life!
Congrats and celebrate with joy!”
October 2024 WOD
Rest in peace, beloved Martha, and may the Perpetual Light shine upon your soul. (Descansa en Paz amada Martha y que la Luz Perpetua brille sobre tu alma.) 
