Plan Ahead
Youth Rally 2016
July 25–30
University of Seattle, Washington
Youth Rally is a life-changing summer camp that provides a non-threatening environment for young people ages 11 to 17 with any sort of bowel or bladder dysfunction. Its ultimate goal is to encourage self-confidence and independent living. Many counselors were once campers and become invaluable role models for the young campers. Activities include motivational speakers, physical activities, educational sessions, field trips, a fashion/talent show and more. Plans are underway now for this year’s Youth Rally. Go to youthrally.org for more information.
Girls With Guts Retreat
September 30–October 3
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
The Girls With Guts 2016 Retreat is a weekend-long event providing opportunities for women ages 18+ with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and/or ostomies to foster friendships and learn ways to improve their lives emotionally, mentally and physically. The main focus is to help women create an in-person support network and find a “sister” that they will bond with and ideally maintain that relationship until the next retreat. Activities include presenters and participant-led groups. For more information and to sign up go to Girlswithguts.org.
Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K Events
October 1: Durham, North Carolina
October 1: Portland, Oregon
October 8: Boise, Idaho
October 15: Birmingham, Alabama
Date to be Announced: London, England
The WannaWearOne Ostomy AWEARness 5K is now the Run for Resilience! Initially launched by two dedicated WOC nurses in Durham, North Carolina as the WannaWearOne 5K, this event drew nearly 300 runners in 2015 in honor of Ostomy Awareness Day. The ultimate goal of the races is to educate, support and raise community awareness about people living with an ostomy. These family-friendly events have now grown from coast to coast and overseas. Though races will again take place in North Carolina and Oregon, 2016 will see new races in Idaho, Alabama and London, England! Interested in running the race but unable to physically attend the events? You can still sign up and run or walk your own virtual 5K race. Runners/walkers pay a registration fee and receive a T-shirt. Sponsorship support will offset event costs and all remaining proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Go to ostomy5K.org for more information and to sign up!
Get Your Rear in Gear®
Multiple Dates
300 Events in 32 states
Walk, run, or ride in the largest colon cancer-focused event series in the country. It’s a great way to become a part of the movement to prevent, treat and beat colon cancer. The Colon Cancer Coalition is celebrating the 12th year of Get Your Rear in Gear and has become a nationally recognized partner in the fight against colon cancer. Funds raised are reinvested in the local community to promote awareness, education, and screening. By the end of 2016, the Colon Cancer Coalition will have hosted nearly 300 run/walk and bike events in 32 states. Find an event in your community or create your own. Go to coloncancercoalition.org for more information.
