for
Families, Children, Teens and Adults Who Are Living With The Challenges of
Congenital Anorectal, Colorectal or Urogenital Disorders
July 12 - 17, 2010
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
Youth Rally provides the opportunity for 11 to 17 year olds to be with others their age who have had, or will have, any of the following:
* Ostomy procedures such as a colostomy, urostomy or ileostomy
* Continent procedures such as a J-pouch, Koch Pouch, Cecostomy, Malone, Mitrofanoff or bladder augmentation
* Have IBD - Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
* Are bladder or bowel incontinent
Activities for campers includes:
* Educational sessions on personal hygiene, sexuality, self-esteem, and self-care
* Formal and information discussion groups
* Swimming, softball, volleyball, skating and other sports
* Dances, picnic, crafts, outings and other recreational activities
* Peer support and sharing
Website - www.rally4youth.org
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