As we reflect on all the happenings of 2018, we'd be remiss if we didn't thank YOU personally for allowing us to play a small part in your life. World Ostomy Day gave us the opportunity to personally connect with so many people in the ostomy community at the various events across the country. We walked and ran with you, we cheered with you, took pictures together, connected over social media, and proudly wore our Stoma Stickers. Although we came together to celebrate, there was an overall sense of awareness and support.
The mission of Hollister Incorporated is to make life more rewarding and dignified for the people who use our products and services. It's a rare gift to see this in action, watching our associates working side by side with those they serve. The support we have received from the community reminds us that our mission is an important one. We heard comments like: "I've had a colostomy since July 10, 2017, and it saved my life." And more personally, "For ease and reliability your company receives an A+!"
We sent out nearly 25,000 Stoma Stickers to people all over the United States. So many of you shared your photos with us of you wearing your stickers. The success of World Ostomy Day 2018 only confirms that we have more work to do in educating the community at large about this important, often life-saving surgery.
With 2019 just around the corner, we pause for a moment to acknowledge the important milestones of the current year — from summer camp memories with Youth Rally, to the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K events, to the ongoing dialogue on ostomy education and awareness. The pages of this eNewsletter are filled with your stories, and we thank you for sharing those with us. We truly couldn't do our jobs without you.
We wish you and your families a very safe, happy and healthy holiday season! And we look forward to making new memories together in the year ahead.
Best,
Brian Luedtke
Senior Vice President, The Americas
Hollister Incorporated