Donate to UOAA and Help The Next Person In Need

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.

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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.

The Phoenix Society

Donate $500 or more annually to UOAA and you can be a member of The Phoenix Society.

The Phoenix Society

Legacy Giving

By remembering UOAA in your will or naming it as a beneficiary of a retirement account or other asset, you can make an impact.

Legacy Giving

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!

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Other Ways to Give

Make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost! By shopping on Amazon, 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases will be donated to UOAA. Simply follow these instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the app. A portion of your eligible mobile app will be directed to UOAA. How it works:

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

HOST A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER!

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.

IRA Tax-Free Charitable Contribution

IRA owners who are 70½ or older can make a tax-free charitable contribution to UOAA. This is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Please consult with your financial, tax or legal advisor before making any financial decisions.

Corporate Matching Gift

Your current or former employer may offer a Matching Gift program, which could double or triple your donation. Click here for more information.

United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations may be tax-deductible. Tax ID Number 13-4310726

Donate to UOAA and Help The Next Person In Need

Putting Your Donation to Work

Join Our Ostomy Lifesaver
Monthly Donor Program!