Active Ostomates

Active Ostomates are individuals who pursue active, healthy living lifestyles and have undergone diversionary surgery for their bowel or urinary systems. Many have also survived cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or live with a disability.

This page is dedicated to all of these people who demonstrate that focus on ability rather than obstacle leads to better quality of life. These people are all living the motto: Transforming Obstacles into Inspiration.

Click on the names below to read their stories:

Rolf Bernirshke	Charlie Grotevant
Nick Croft and here.	Patricia Guenther
John Dermengian	Robert Hill
Rick Ellison	Tony Martinez
Joel Ellis	Tom Rincaks
Susan F

There are no required sports, or awards or achievements necessary to appear here; just a commitment to pursuing active, healthy living no matter what the activity or level of participation.

If you or someone you know fits the description above, please contact Ostomy | Athlete and we'll create a page dedicated to their accomplishments.