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Giving Back - Heather's Mission and Awesome Ollie
We would like to introduce you to Heather’s Mission. Heather’s Mission is an Ostomy Foundation dedicated to improving the lives of those with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Heather’s Mission was started by Heather Christiansen. Heather was diagnosed at the age of 40 with aggressive ulcerative colitis. After many different treatments and medications, her colon completely stopped working and she underwent surgery resulting in a temporary ostomy. Heather’s story and hard work inspired the Arizona based non-profit organization known as Heather’s Mission to be born. With the help of her friends and fellow ostomates, Heather provides support and friendship to those in need and those suffering from Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.
One of Heather’s friends is Awesome Ollie. Ollie is a teddy bear who also has an ostomy. It is the goal of Awesome Ostomy and Heather’s Mission to ensure anyone needing hope, comfort and encouragement while undergoing ostomy surgery are introduced to the Awesome Ollie bear and his book. Ollie and his story travel from hospital to hospital providing education, comfort and counseling.
For more information on Heather, her Mission or Awesome Ollie, please click on links below.
What provided you with the most comfort and hope during your recovery? Did you have a special friend or organization and story that you would like to share?
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