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We are committed to ostomate education and support through multiple resources and tools that foster healing and hope.

We encourage an ostomate’s positive sense of self empowerment, and strive to eliminate ostomy misconceptions and stereotypes.

04/07/2026

Did you know? While The Ostomy Foundation has a strong and passionate local following in New Milford CT, our reach extends far beyond our local community.

As a national organization, we support, educate, and advocate for ostomates across the country.

Led by Bob Reiling and powered by an incredible team of volunteers and advocates — including Dan Keeler, Cynthia Granata, Ariel Flores, and many more — our mission continues to grow, helping individuals live confidently and fully.

Local roots. National impact.

Get in touch for us today: ostomyfoundation.org/

04/05/2026

Wishing you a joyful and hope-filled Easter.
This season reminds us of renewal, strength, and new beginnings — something so many in our community embody every single day.
From all of us at The Ostomy Foundation, Happy Easter 💛

04/02/2026

🌙 The Moonlight 5K is just 6 weeks away!

Join us for an unforgettable evening run/walk supporting The Ostomy Foundation. This community event brings people together to raise awareness and celebrate strength, resilience, and connection.

🏃 Register now: https://www.moonlight5krun.com/

04/01/2026

Wishing a meaningful and peaceful start to Passover to all who celebrate. Passover is a time of reflection, resilience, and renewal — values that deeply resonate within the ostomy community.

May this season bring strength, healing, and hope to you and your loved ones.

03/29/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fan! 💎

Joe Barlow

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

03/27/2026

One night. One community. One cause.
Register today and be part of something that matters.

The Moonlight 5K is for walkers, first-timers, and anyone who wants to show up.

👉 Register | Sponsor | Donate

May 15th in New Milford.

🏃 Register for the race: https://www.moonlight5krun.com/

03/26/2026

This isn’t just a 5K—it’s a community build in motion. 🌙
Run it. Sponsor it. Support it.

However you show up, you’re part of the impact.
👉 Register | Sponsor | Donate

May 15th. New Milford.

🏃 Register for the race: https://www.moonlight5krun.com/

To sponsor: email info@ostomyfoundation.org or call 475-209-2404.

03/25/2026

The Ostomy Foundation works to improve the lives of individuals living with an ostomy by providing education, awareness, and community support. A tax-deductible donation helps fund programs that directly impact patients and families navigating life after ostomy surgery.

📊 Ostomy in Numbers:
• 1 Million people affected in the United States
• $51,000 average cost of ostomy surgery
• 100,000 surgeries performed each year in the U.S.

These numbers reflect not only medical need, but the importance of ongoing support, resources, and advocacy. Your contribution helps expand access to care, reduce stigma, and strengthen the community.

👉 Donate here:
https://bit.ly/support-ostomy-foundation

Thank you for supporting this mission.

03/24/2026

🌟 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟 A huge thank you to Nuvance Health for stepping up as a Gold Sponsor of the Moonlight 5K, the evening race kicking off the New Milford GOAT Days Days Festival on May 15! 🌙🏃‍♀️

Your support helps make this unique community event possible while advancing the mission of the Ostomy Foundation— providing education, resources, and hope for those living with an ostomy.

Want your business to be part of the starting line too? Sponsorship opportunities are still available—and promotion begins as soon as you commit!

📩 To sponsor: email info@ostomyfoundation.org
or call 475-209-2404.

03/23/2026

Walk it. Run it. Own it.
The Moonlight 5K is calling—are you in?
May 15th. New Milford.

🏃 Register for the race: https://www.moonlight5krun.com/

To sponsor: email info@ostomyfoundation.org or call 475-209-2404.

03/20/2026

“What is an ostomy?” you ask? An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen to allow waste to leave the body when part of the digestive or urinary system cannot function normally. People may need an ostomy due to conditions such as cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, trauma, or other serious health issues.

While it can be life-saving, it can also come with physical and emotional challenges. That’s where education, support, and community matter. You may be surprised to learn that between 725,000 and 1 million people in the United States are living with an ostomy — about 1 in every 500 Americans. And every year, roughly 100,000 more life-saving ostomy surgeries are performed.

People with ostomies are athletes, parents, professionals, students, and community leaders living full, active lives. The more we talk about it, the more we break the stigma.

If this post helped you learn something new, share it to help spread awareness.

Visit us at www.ostomyfoundation.org/

03/18/2026

The Moonlight 5K is an evening 5K run/walk in New Milford, CT on May 15, 2026, held as the kickoff for the New Milford GOAT Days festival. 🌙🏃‍♀️

Set along a fast, flat USATF-certified course with beautiful views of the Housatonic River, this race brings our community together for fitness, fun, and festival vibes — live music, food trucks, prizes & fireworks! All proceeds support The Ostomy Foundation, helping raise awareness and resources for ostomates and their families.

Sign up to race here: moonlight5krun.com

We’re seeking sponsors of all levels to make this event even bigger — join us and get your brand seen by locals and visitors alike! 🌟

Sponsorships are open until April 20th!

📩 DM us to learn more or email info@ostomyfoundation.org.

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14 Elm Street
New Milford, CT
06776

Website

http://ostomyfoundation.org/

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