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World Ostomy
Day 2009 will be celebrated on the 3rd October
2009 and the theme will be "Reaching Out" The aim of
World Ostomy Day is to improve the rehabilitation of Ostomates worldwide
by bringing to the attention of the general community and the global
community the needs and aspirations of Ostomates and their families.
Activities to promote awareness may include: educational programs,
seminars, support meetings and demonstrations/displays; electronic
information networks, newspaper and magazine
announcements/advertisements and articles. Publication of informative
handout materials and brochures: audio and video announcements and
films; personal visits and lobbying activities; official government
proclamations and joint activities with allies agencies and professional
health Associations
Once again the Coloplast Merit Award will be an integral part of World
Ostomy Day. The aim of the award is to encourage the spread of
enterprising initiatives of national Ostomy Associations to member
Associations around the world. The award has been developed in
cooperation with IOA and has been presented since 1991. There will be 3
regional contests
• Europe
• The Americas
• Asia & South Pacific
As part of WOD 2009 there will also be an International Photographic
Competition sponsored by Hollister. The World Ostomy Day Photo
Contest. The theme of this competition is to indicate that having a
Stoma does not stop Ostomates leading a full and active life. For
example families on vacation, during work, sporting activities, spending
time with children/ grand children volunteering in community
organizations. There will be 20 winners for this competition from all
parts of the world.
Keep your eyes open for more details of both competitions which will be
announced later this year.
Peter McQueen
WOD 2009 Coordinator
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