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.

I have had 4 bowel cancer operations, the last one resulting in a stoma. Every 39 minutes someone in the UK has stoma surgery. I am taking up the 39 Challenge to support an important charity.