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Nothing is beyond you

Paul Weaver felt like a fit and healthy 68 year old, but was knocked sideways when he received a bladder cancer diagnosis in July 2023. In this blog, Paul describes how he came through the worst, and took up his beloved sports again.

This photo is of a picture frame sitting on a wooden table. In the frame is the cover of Summer14's edition of the Urostomy Association Journal, featuring Eileen Spraggon.

In memory of Eileen Spraggon

Sometimes there are people who leave a  profound mark on the world; Eileen Spraggon was one of them. As we mark her sad passing, we celebrate Eileen’s incredible life, her long career in nursing, and the unforgettable contribution she made to the Urostomy Association.

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Give as you earn to make a difference  

Payroll giving is a straightforward, tax-effective way you can donate regularly to help ensure that no one facing surgery for a urinary diversion, or recovering after their operation, feels isolated or overwhelmed.

This photo is of Rebecca Giddings flying a plane. A cutting from Chat magazine is layered on top of it. In the article Rebecca talks about life with a urostomy bag.

Rebecca’s making the headlines

When the folk at Chat were looking for an inspirational woman to feature on their health page, we knew just the person! Huge thanks to Rebecca for sharing how she overcame tough challenges to embrace life to the full again, riding motorbikes, flying planes, and even posing for a lingerie brand's photoshoot proudly showing her bag.

A doctor and two kidneys

Keeping kidneys healthy

Having a urostomy can leave you more susceptible to developing kidney complications. For hints and tips on how you can keep your kidneys healthy, see the recording of our ‘Meet the experts’ webinar held on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

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Other ways to donate

Other ways to donate to the Urostomy Association.

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Thank you!

You are amazing! Thank you for your donation; it means the world. We hope you take great pride in the important difference your gift makes.

This is a photo of a medical consultation appointment. The patient is an older woman wearing an orange t-shirt and a gold necklace. The specialist is a younger women in a white uniform jacket and a pony tail.

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Receiving a bladder cancer diagnosis and being told that you will never wee normally again can be terrifying. That's why its so important to have trusted information to hand. To mark this Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025, we highlight the information on our website that patients might find useful at the early stages following diagnosis.

This is a photo of four work colleagues standing in front of a bank of windows laughing. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's page called 'Confidence and comfort at work'

Confidence and comfort at work

For new urostomates, returning to work can feel like a daunting prospect. The thought of managing your stoma in a professional setting may bring up concerns about comfort, privacy and confidence. But rest assured – with some preparation and the right support, most people with a urostomy find their transition back to work is a smooth one.

This is a photo of urostomate Jonathan Fry on the left. He is standing next to fellow ostomates Gary and Derek. They are each in football kit, and have their ostomy bags showing.

Four years on 

For walking football enthusiast Jonathan Fry, taking part in the sport is about more than keeping fit. It's an opportunity to show what's still possible living with a stoma.

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