In Memory of Nanny Sheila - 50 Years with an Ileostomy

Hello everyone, I am here to post in memory of my Nanny Sheila, who sadly passed away on Christmas Eve. She had an ileostomy at age 30, and had it up till when she reached 80 and sadly passed away. My nanny was a huge ambassador for ileostomy as she had one for 50 years. She didn't once complain about it, and rather was very proud of it. My family and I have created a ‘Just Giving' page in her memory where you can donate to the ileostomy charity in her memory. Nothing is too small, and every contribution really does help. My family and I are looking for some recognition for Sheila. Does anyone know if there is an ileostomy magazine or help page we could share her story in her memory, please? Thank you very much!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/erin-collins-1704406350438?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Ferin-collins-1704406350438&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
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Hi, 

Sorry to hear about your loss. Sheila's story will be an inspiration for all current and future ostomates. 

I'm aware of Colostomy UK magazine, which is popular and sent to most patients with an ostomy in the UK (quarterly):

https://www.colostomyuk.org/

There's also the Ileostomy Association:

https://iasupport.org/

Both are charities that help raise funds for ostomy research in the UK.

Thanks for reaching out.

Best of luck! 

Dharms