I haven't fund raised for years and years but thought this one was for me. As a result of emergency surgery in August 2016 I found myself with a permanent colostomy. Without the support of the Colostomy Association and all of its volunteers I would have really struggled when I first came home. I now want to give something back to them and at the same time prove to the world that there's nothing you can't do with a colostomy that you did before. After all, the only difference is how we poo...

Colostomy UK is a national charity that offers support and advice to people with stomas and to their families, carers and friends. Colostomy UK also campaigns and acts as advocates for ostomates on the many issues they face going about their daily lives. We want hidden conditions to be understood and accepted by all. Our vision is of communities in which everyone is empowered to reach their potential.