Samantha Sherratt 💙

We’d like to say thank you to everyone who joined us for #UrostomyAwarenessMonth💛Every story shared & every conversation started helps break the stigma. The month may be over, but we need your help so we can support urostomates all year round. Donate now shorturl.at/bFWig

As the end of #UrostomyAwarenessMonth draws nearer, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the companies who support our work all year round.

👣 Thank you week #3: our Wee Walkers! 💚 They walked 31 miles this October for our first #UrostomyAwarenessMonth, from local paths to the Eiffel Tower! Every step raises awareness and vital funds. Inspired? Why not get involved too: shorturl.at/iABCX

💙It’s thank you week for #UrostomyAwarenessMonth! Huge thanks to our volunteers, like Andy. Our buddies, branch volunteers, open day helpers & others give their time so generously, making sure no one faces life with a urostomy alone. We couldn’t do it without you! #ThankYouWeek

For our last week in Urostomy Awareness Month, we’re saying THANK YOU.💙 First up: the stoma, urology, oncology and other healthcare specialists whose care, skill and expertise keep our community well. Who would you like to thank? Tell us below! 👇 #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

Ooh la la! 🇫🇷 Thnx, Jenny, for taking your Wee Walk Challenge to Paris this #UrostomyAwarenessMonth & helping us support future urostomates. Inspired to take on a challenge of your own? We’ve lots of walks to choose from, thnx to partners @charitysports shorturl.at/KWNXA

💚 Living well week #3: Meet Julie! Her urostomy hasn’t stopped her running marathons, Pilates, swimming, cycling coast to coast or riding 200 miles in a day 🚴‍♀️ Read more: urostomyassociation.org.uk/b… #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

3½ months after major surgery, Paul was snowboarding in the Pyrenees 🏂 He wanted to prove his urostomy had come into his life, not the other way around. Now he’s back at martial arts and on his bike too🚴Read his story: shorturl.at/Kn1Dm #UrostomyAwarenessMonth #LivingWell

Malcolm had never heard of a urostomy before he needed one. Now he’s modelling his bag so others facing surgery can feel less frightened. Thank you, Malcolm! 💙See his photos and read why he took part: shorturl.at/x16NS 👉Pls share! #UrostomyAwarenessMonth #stoma #urostomy

For our final post 'Me and my urostomy' post, Tia proudly shows her bag. After years of pain and a rare Fowler’s Syndrome diagnosis, her stoma gave her back her freedom. Read her story: shorturl.at/Nx914 Next week's theme: Living Well. Pls share 💙 #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

“This is my body, my reality, and the reason I’m still here.” 💙Laura’s two bags gave her another chance at life, and she won’t hide them. Thank you, Laura, for kindly sharing your story on our website: shorturl.at/9asK9 Pls share to raise awareness! #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

We’re halfway through #UrostomyAwarenessMonth! 🚶 Meet two more of our Wee Walkers, Stuart and Helen. Every step helps raise awareness of life with a urostomy. There’s still time to join in! #TakeAWeeWalk Find out more: shorturl.at/58aTM 💚

Meet Lucy… and Pam 💛 Pam is Lucy’s urostomy bag. After cervical cancer returned in her 20s, surgery gave her the best chance of survival. Read Lucy's blog which shows that having a #urostomy needn’t limit your life. ❤️ shorturl.at/befec #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

“It doesn’t mean defeated – it means endless possibilities.”💛Welcome to the second in our #MeAndMyUrostomy series to mark #UrostomyAwarenessMonth. Today, Jearlean shares how she’s embracing life with a urostomy. Read more: shorturl.at/IaZuc Pls share to raise awareness💙

“Why should we be ashamed of something that keeps us alive?” Aimee is proudly sharing her urostomy this #UrostomyAwarenessMonth to help break the stigma. 👉Read her story in full: shorturl.at/8vKCY #MeAndMyUrostomy #Stoma #Urostomy

Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your photo for #UrostomyAwarenessMonth. 👉Find strength in shared experience. The blogs on our website are full of honest, uplifting stories from urostomates who’ve walked this path and are thriving. 👉urostomyassociation.org.uk/c…

Brian & Glynis’ Wee Walk update #2! This week they explored Great Ayton, where Captain Cook went to school, plus woods, Saltburn seafront and Staithes. 🎉 Every step walked and £ raised will support future urostomates. ❤️ Inspired? shorturl.at/iyWLt #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

Did you know? Around 2,500 people in the UK have urostomy surgery every year. A urostomy is an opening on the abdomen (a stoma) that lets urine out when the bladder is removed or bypassed. Please share to raise awareness 🔁 #UrostomyAwarenessMonth #UrostomyFactsUncovered

Did you know? Almost 75% of people have urostomy surgery because of cancer (our survey). Other reasons include neurological & birth conditions, injury, radiotherapy damage, & long-term bladder pain. Pls share 🔁 Looking for support? shorturl.at/owEuW #UrostomyAwarenessMonth

💚 It’s My Story week! This #UrostomyAwarenessMonth, urostomates are sharing their journeys: surgery, recovery, challenges and triumphs. Thank you to everyone taking part 💙 Will you share your story? urostomyassociation.org.uk/c… #MyStory #Urostomy #YouAreNotAlone