Putting Your Donation to Work
34,411 – That’s how many of UOAA’s free New Ostomy Patient Guides, Nutrition Guides, Ileostomy Blockage Cards, Living with an Ostomy Brochures and UOAA’s website postcards were mailed to individuals and their caregivers, medical professionals, hospitals, home health care facilities and UOAA Affiliated Support Groups from January thru November, 2022. On top of that 6,972 of our Spanish publications were also mailed to the Spanish-speaking ostomy community. UOAA has also experienced an uptick in shipping costs to mail these all important publications by over 50% compared to the same time last year as well.
These educational materials help to improve the lives of new ostomates every day. With your 2022 tax-deductible donation you are helping to ensure every person facing ostomy or continent diversion surgery has the resources they need at a critical time in their life.
Thanks to everyone who has donated this year. If possible, please consider an additional year end gift to help sustain this program amid rising costs.
Join Our Ostomy Lifesaver
Monthly Donor Program!
Simplify your gift-giving and participate in UOAA’s new Ostomy Lifesaver Monthly Donor Program. This is your most convenient method to donate to UOAA on a regular basis. Through your generosity you can be a lifesaver for future ostomates who are seeking information and support, helping to alleviate their fears and concerns. Simply click on the GIVE MONTHLY button, fill in the blanks, and each month your tax-free donation will automatically be deducted from your credit or debit card account. Choose to be a $20 or more monthly donor and you will also become a UOAA National Member, helping increase the influence and voice the ostomy community has on a national level.
Choose Where Your Donation Goes
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
Advocacy Fund
Donations to this fund help UOAA to advocate on every front for the issues our constituents care about most and creates tools to empower people to expect more from their healthcare.
General Fund
Giving helps UOAA create trusted resources, connects people in need to support groups and assistance, and maintain our educational website and organizational expenses.
Ostomy Awareness Fund
Your dollars help get our New Ostomy Patient Guide into the hands of those who need it the most and to spread ostomy awareness to new sectors of the medical field and society at large. Your donation also supports annual events such as Ostomy Awareness Day.
Memorial/Tribute
Your tax-deductible tribute gift will honor or remember a loved one, and immediately support the mission of the UOAA.
Share to Care CARES Scholarship Fundraiser
Donate and help fund UOAA’s Conference Attendee Reimbursement of Expenses Scholarship (CARES). The scholarship enables ostomates’ first-time attendance at UOAA’s National Conference. It’s Life-Changing!
Other Ways to Give
- Open the Amazon app on your device. 2. Select the main menu (=) and tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features. 3. Select “United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., Kennebunk, Maine, single organization” as your charity – to direct the funds to the national office. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile.
The Roundup App allows you to automatically donate the change from your credit or debit card transactions. Once you create an account, you do not need to use the app while making a purchase. Just swipe your card as usual. roundup.app/p/ostomy
Facebook users – create a simple fundraiser on your favorite social media platform! Click on this
Facebook link and in the “Raise Money for a Non-Profit” box click on “Select Non-Profit.” Scroll to United Ostomy Associations of America and click on it. Your personalized fundraiser will pop up, all ready for your finishing touches. Make it your own by completing the “Details” in the left-hand column. When you’re ready hit “Create” and your Facebook fundraiser will start raising money.