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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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Feb 27, 2008	Great Comebacks^® Program Announces 2007 National Award Winner Global Advocates Honor US Firefighter Scott Ellis for His Comeback from Ostomy Surgery, and Send Off Seven Summits Climber Robert Hill on Everest Expedition.
Oct 24, 2007	Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and ConvaTec Announce 2007 Great Comebacks^® Program Regional Awards Recipients Regional Awards Recognize Achievements of IBD and Ostomy Patients of All Ages.
Feb 28, 2007	Great Comebacks^® Program Announces 2006 National Award Winners Author Sandra Benitez and Tony Snow Honored for Their Inspirational Comebacks from Intestinal Diseases, Colorectal Cancer and Ostomy Surgery.
Nov 20, 2006	Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America and ConvaTec Recognize Young Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease CCFA and ConvaTec announce 2006 recipients of the Great Comebacks^® Program Ina Brudnick Scholarship and Comeback Kids Awards.
Sept 28, 2006	Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Of America and ConvaTec Announce 2006 Great Comebacks^® Regional Awards Recipients Regional Awards Recognize Achievements of IBD and Ostomy Patients.