All Donations Will Be Doubled Through October 31st!
A generous donor has once again agreed to match every dollar raised by October 31, 2024 up to $50,000! That means for every $1 donated, they will match that $1; for every $500 given, they will give $500! So even if it feels like a small donation from you, it will have twice the impact!
Do You Wish More Healthcare Professionals Understood Ostomies?
UOAA recognizes that many healthcare professionals lack basic knowledge in caring for people living with an ostomy or continent diversion. An education program addressing this is long overdue, especially for home health and bedside nursing staff. With your support we have a plan to help address this serious concern. UOAA’s new educational program “Ostomy Skills for Healthcare Professionals” will include a series of videos and PowerPoint presentations facilitated by Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses (CWOCN®). There will also be commentary from ostomates throughout the program to ensure the emotional aspects of living with an ostomy are discussed.
You can help fill this education gap with a donation to UOAA.
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.
Other Ways to Give
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 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.