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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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Great Comebacks® is sponsored by ConvaTec in partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCFA), the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), the Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society (IDEAS), Youth Rally, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS).

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NEWS
May 22, 2013 A Message from Rolf Benirschke
November 21, 2012 Walter Brilhart of Westminster, MD Receives 2012 Great Comebacks® East Region Award
Life-long educator and avid outdoorsman living with an ostomy inspires others
October 4, 2012 Make Your Voice Heard on World Ostomy Day!
Share your video and win an iPad
September 28, 2012 Meghan Tierney Hultman Receives 2012 Great Comebacks® Central Region Award
Young rectal cancer survivor now serves as an oncology nurse and advocate
September 27, 2012 Triathlete Bo Parrish Receives 2012 Great Comebacks® South Region Award
Nashville resident has competed in more than 100 events since ostomy surgery
September 15, 2012 Jacob Gottlieb of San Diego, CA Receives 2012 Great Comebacks® West Region Award
Young engineer overcomes Crohn’s disease and ostomy surgery to mentor adolescents
August 14, 2012 2012 Youth Rally Wraps Up Fun and Fitness in Colorado
Counselor-in-training shares her perspective on camp experience
July 31, 2012 Randy Henniger Shares His Battle Won
Writes Book to Benefit Current Cancer Patients
July 16, 2012 A Message from Rolf Benirschke
June 12, 2012 Great Comebacks® Recognizes Joanna Burgess, RN, As National Award Recipient
Burgess overcame bladder cancer and two ostomy surgeries to become a WOC nurse
June 12, 2012 Ostomy Nurse Harriet Pilert Presented with Annual Great Comebacks® Nurse Award at WOCN 44th Annual Conference
Award recognizes exceptional care and dedication to ostomy patients
May 21, 2012 Great Comebacks® Congratulates Comeback Kids™ Award Recipients
Recognizing the bravery and perseverance of young people
May 10, 2012 Youth Rally Summer Camp Only A Few Months Away!
A supportive place for young people with bowel and bladder disorders
April 17, 2012 “Feet and Friends” Raise Awareness of Colon Cancer
Second annual event co-founded by Karen Lewis held April 21
April 16, 2012 Ostomy Resolution Support Update
2011 Advocacy Highlights and a Look Forward