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Colorectal cancer survivor Karen Lewis recognized for efforts to raise awareness and funding for cancer research and for completing 32 marathonsRob HillRob HillThe Phoenix Tour: Bob Baker Bikes 4,000 Miles to Raise Awareness and Funds for UOAARob HillJenn Stahl of Perryville, MD Honored with Great Comebacks® East Region Award  For Bravery in Battle against Crohn’s Disease and Efforts to Help Others Rob HillOstomy Resolution Support UpdateGreat Comebacks<sup>®</sup>  Advocates on the HillSouth Region Award Recipient David Barger Honored in NCGreat Comebacks<sup>®</sup> Program Honors WOC Nurse Jan Jester“Feet and Friends” Raise Awareness of Colon Cancer Traveling by Air this Holiday Season?A Message from Rolf Benirschke, June 2011Back in Kathmandu, ready for Everest 2010Celebrating 25 Years of Great Comebacks<sup>®</sup>Friends and Family Know Best: Great Comebacks® Award Recipients Thank Those Who Encouraged Them to Apply Great Comebacks<sup>®</sup> Champions Ostomy Care on Capitol Hill Rob HillTalkin2011 Great Comebacks West Region Award Recipient Randy Henniger Featured on News 10, Sacramento, CARob HillA Message from Rolf Benirschke Tony Snow Recipients Gear Up to Help Others in 2012Rob HillTeam Great Comebacks<sup>®</sup> Conquers Napa to Sonoma!Tony BellCharlie Grotevant Makes Global News After Completing Over 1,000 Races Since His Ostomy SurgeryGo Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!Reflections on Reaching New Heights in Machu Picchu
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A unifying feeling for many people after ostomy surgery is that they can again lead a full and productive life. The Great Comebacks® Program recognizes these inspirational individuals, both in their personal lives and in their contributions to their communities.
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“Feet and Friends” Raise Awareness of Colon Cancer
Second annual event co-founded by Karen Lewis held April 21

April 17, 2012

2011 Great Comebacks® Regional Recipient Karen Lewis is working hard to rai...

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Ostomy Resolution Support Update
2011 Advocacy Highlights and a Look Forward

April 16, 2012

In March 2011, the House of Representatives and the Senate introduced resolutions to raise awareness about ostomies. It was the second time a resolution had been introduced in the House and a first ti...

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Reflections on Reaching New Heights in Machu Picchu

April 9, 2012

A few weeks ago, Holly Legere, a 2010 Comeback Kids™ Recipient, completed a grueling climb to the top of the 13,779-foot Warmiwañusqa pass in Machu Picchu. As she did, she slowly began to realiz...

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IBD Adventures Trek to Machu Pichu

March 26, 2012

Great Comebacks® Global Ambassador Rob Hill and 2010 Comeback Kids™ Recipient Holly Legere are taking part in the 2012 IBD Adventures Machu Pichu trek raising awareness of intestinal diseases and...

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