
A Supportive Community for LGBTQ+ Ostomates
💻 Virtual Meetings
Join our welcoming online community!
🗓️ When: 3rd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September & November
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM EST
🔗 Zoom Link: Request access by emailing GLOofUOAA@gmail.com
💬 Contact Us
Facilitator: Molly Kokoski
📞 Phone: (978) 255-3528
📧 Email: GLOofUOAA@gmail.com
🌟 Our History
In keeping with its mission of helping all people with ostomies, the United Ostomy Association established GLO (Gay and Lesbian Ostomates) in 1982, led by Bill Entyre.
Since then, dedicated leaders like Florence Cohen and Fred Schulak have kept the GLO spirit alive — creating a welcoming space for connection, understanding, and empowerment.
Today, GLO continues that legacy through inclusive virtual meetings, and representation at UOAA’s National Conference.
📸 GLO booth at UOAA’s National Conference

💖 Our Mission
To provide a safe, affirming, and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals living with ostomies — education, and empowerment through shared experience. We strive to celebrate diversity, promote body positivity, and provide a space for authentic connection and advocacy.
💬 What to Expect at Our Meetings
Each GLO virtual meeting offers education, and connection — with guest speakers and special programs*.
Sample Meeting Topics:
- 🧠 Mental Health
- ❤️ Sexuality, Intimacy & Dating
- 🌸 Body Image & Self-Acceptance
- 🧘♀️ Stress Management
- 🥗 Nutrition & Hydration
*A Wound Ostomy Continence nurse (WOCn) will address clinical topics based on availability.
📚 Featured Resources
Contact Us

United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
Get Involved
UOAA is the leading organization proactively advocating on behalf of the ostomy community. Recognizing that we are always stronger together, we encourage everyone to get involved by joining our Advocacy Network. We’ve also created several Advocacy Tools and Resources to help you successfully advocate on behalf of the ostomy community to ensure every ostomate receives quality care.


