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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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January 10, 2012 Young people With Intestinal Diseases Honored by Great Comebacks® for Efforts to Overcome Health Challenges and Achieve their Educational Goals
Students from Ohio, New York, California and Florida named recipients of 2011 Ina Brudnick Award
December 15, 2011 A Message from Rolf Benirschke
October 28, 2011 Jenn Stahl of Perryville, MD Honored with Great Comebacks® East Region Award For Bravery in Battle against Crohn’s Disease and Efforts to Help Others
Mother of three recognized for fundraising and outreach to people affected by Crohn’s disease who are considering ostomy surgery.
October 14, 2011 Rolf Interviewed on Sports Talk TV Show in Washington D.C.
October 6, 2011 2011 Great Comebacks West Region Award Recipient Randy Henniger Featured on News 10, Sacramento, CA
October 6, 2011 Colorectal cancer survivor Karen Lewis recognized for efforts to raise awareness and funding for cancer research and for completing 32 marathons
Lewis receives 2011 Great Comebacks® Central Region Award honoring bravery and accomplishments after a diagnosis of a serious illness or trauma that leads to ostomy surgery.
September 26, 2011 Randy Henniger of Folsom, CA recognized for efforts to support wounded service members and cancer patients following his own battle to overcome colon cancer
Henniger receives 2011 Great Comebacks® West Region Award honoring bravery and accomplishments after a diagnosis of a serious illness or trauma that leads to ostomy surgery.
September 19, 2011 Wound and Ostomy Nurse Joanna Burgess Honored for Exemplary Efforts to Help Patients and Families Face the Challenges of Ostomy Surgery
Burgess, who has had both a urostomy and a colostomy, was named the 2011 Great Comebacks® South Region Award Recipient
September 13, 2011 Tony Snow Award Recipient LTC(R) Justin F. Blum Named 2011 National JROTC Senior Army Instructor (SAI)
August 30, 2011 Great Comebacks® Recipients at the UOAA Third National Conference:
Linda Pasto and Lisa Becker Share Their Memorable Moments
August 16, 2011 A Message from Rolf Benirschke, August 2011
August 10, 2011 Campers Enjoy Recreational, Motivational Activities at 2011 Youth Rally
Great Comebacks® Recipients Connect and Share at Annual Summer Camp
June 29, 2011 Friends and Family Know Best: Great Comebacks® Award Recipients Thank Those Who Encouraged Them to Apply
June 29, 2011 A Message from Rolf Benirschke, June 2011
June 20, 2011 Great Comebacks® Program Recognizes WOC Nurse Heidi H. Cross at WOCN 43rd Annual Conference
Acknowledged for Outstanding Care and Helping Patients Live Life to the Fullest After Ostomy Surgery