It began in March this year when we received an email asking for new, unopened ostomy supplies to help those in the Ukraine who were desperately struggling to get hold of such items. Various charities and addresses of where to send these items were provided.
I spoke with Mike Jameson, our Chairman, and suggested I would be more than happy to arrange this. We agreed to email our Birmingham members to ask if they had any spare unwanted supplies which they could send directly to me or bring to one of our coffee mornings. The company I work for was more than happy to pay for the courier.to have them sent out in one batch, to save our members paying any postage.
I would personally like to say a massive thank you to all our Birmingham IA members who contributed, and I’m pleased to report that a very large box of supplies was despatched to the Polish Integration Support Centre where they take the supplies straight in to the worst hit parts of the Ukraine the following week. Another very special THANKYOU is due to my AMAZING friend Suzanne, who knew what I was doing and mentioned it to her aunt Carol who had a connection with someone who had an ostomy. A few days later, Suzanne contacted me to say that she had some supplies for us and that she would deliver them at the weekend. (Suzanne lives in Farnham, Surrey and her aunt Carol lives in Welshpool, Wales, so not exactly on the doorstep!!) The supplies arrived and were very well received over a coffee or two.
Back in August I had another phone call from Suzanne saying her Aunt Carol had provided another load of supplies which she would deliver in October. When she said a load, she wasn’t joking! Her Aunt Carol had mentioned the appeal to her neighbours, who decided off their own back to go and buy some medical supplies from the local supermarkets. What amazing people! A further email went out to Birmingham IA members and yet again they didn’t disappoint.
So, another very large box will be leaving here this week (October 7th) for the Polish Integration Support Centre. I had a phone conversation with them today and it will be dispatched once again from there to the Ukraine.
Again, a massive thank you to the Birmingham IA members who contributed and again, a very special THANK YOU to my AMAZING friend Suzanne and her equally amazing aunt Carol. And of course, a special thankyou to Aunt Carol’s neighbours for their generous contributions.
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Birmingham IA 10 days ago |
Reminder: Only few places left to attend free Birmingham IA Information day event, on 11 May 2024. All welcome. Please register your booking by 20 April 2024, at the latest. Contact details below 
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Birmingham IA 11 days ago |
Another great Social on Friday, this time in Sutton. We were joined by many members including Keith Kightley who came along in his official T-shirt and told the meeting about the London Landmarks Half Marathon he completed on 7th April to raise funds for IA. He brought his winners medal and everyone congratulated him with a round of applause, he has raised £1800 so far!!! We were also joined by Roy Bustin (Group Relationship Lead for National IA) who is helping to connect local groups and National IA.
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
Free Birmingham IA event on 11 May 2024, at the Voco St John's Hotel, in Solihull. Book early to reserve your place. Meet people living with a #stoma #pouch. Great speakers, topics from skin care, hydration, research projects & more. See booking details belowThankyou to our sponsor \u0040SaltsHealthcare
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Birmingham IA 21 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 21 days ago |
Join us for Birmingham IA Information day, on 11 May 2024. Please see comments for programme and booking details. Only 5 weeks to go, please book early to reserve your free place #stoma #ileostomy #internalpouch
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Birmingham IA 22 days ago |
We're delighted too to have the incredible Gill Castle at our event 
For booking information, please DM for details
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Birmingham IA 23 days ago |
News flash: We are excited to reveal that Gill Castle is our inspirational guest speaker at Birmingham information day event, on 11 May 2024 #stoma chameleon
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Birmingham IA 29 days ago |
Birmingham IA information day details to be revealed soon... Watch this space 
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Birmingham IA 36 days ago |
Are you joining us for our meet the nurses zoom? Taking place Thursday 21st March at 7.30pm where we will be joined by specialist Stoma Care Nurses; Nikki Jennings (Good Hope Hospital), Becky Billingsley (Heartlands Hospital) and Owen Dunham (Queen Elizabeth Hospital). So if you have any questions about stoma or internal pouch care, this is your chance to ask the experts!
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Birmingham IA 41 days ago |
Don't miss out on early bird ticket offer, which ends soon. Places still available to attend popular annual event #GetYourBellyOut
