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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"World Ostomy Day"
October 5, 2002
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ostomy surgery, which is done because of birth defects, Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis, and for some forms of cancer, has enabled thousands of Canadians to lead full and productive lifestyles; and |
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ostomy surgery is a medical procedure that allows for the elimination of body waste when normal functions break down. The United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc. offers support to the ostomate and their family and provides educational literature; and |
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with this year's theme "YES WE CAN", ostomates prove that they can do the same things and accomplish the same goals as people who have not had ostomy surgery; and |
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community understanding, awareness, education and support will help to alleviate misconceptions about ostomy surgery and its implications. |
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim October 5, 2002 as "World Ostomy Day" in the City of Toronto. |
[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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