Welcome to my fundraising page!
My Name is Betsy Kulling and I am a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse in Cleveland. I moved to Cleveland from Central Michigan in 2023 after completing my WOC training at the R.B. Turnbull School of WOC Nursing at the Cleveland Clinic. During that experience, I was able to shadow the extraordinary nurses at the birthplace of WOC nursing. After spending 7 great years working in outpatient wound care, I felt the call to shift gears and move to Cleveland to be a stoma nurse. I am so honored to play a small part in the lives of my patients, whose resilience, courage, and strength is so inspiring. I am proud to be part of the Run for Resilience to show support and help end the stigma associated with having an ostomy!
This year, I have made a commitment to celebrate World Ostomy Day, Saturday, October 4th, as part of a group of people who are empowering people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery. In order to fulfill this commitment, I am asking for your help.
On Saturday, October 4th I will participate in the Cleveland, OH Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. This is more than just a 5k race for me. The goal of these events is to raise awareness and to empower people who have had or who may some day have ostomy or continent diversion surgery. Funds will support United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that makes a difference in the lives of the 725,000 to 1 million Americans who have had ostomy or continent diversion surgery. These surgeries are life-saving, and have allowed many people to return to living a healthy life.
I am writing to share my story, and to ask you to support me as I train to participate in this 5k race. To find out more about the Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k please visit www.ostomy.org/5k, and to learn more about UOAA please visit www.ostomy.org.
I have set my fundraising goal at $ 500. You can help me achieve this goal and help me pay tribute to those who need our help. Please support my fundraising campaign by clicking the donate link to sponsor my efforts in meeting my fundraising goal, or click Register to join me!
Thank you for your support. Not only will you be helping me reach my goal, but you will help each and every person who has had or who may one day have ostomy or continent diversion surgery.
Sincerely,
Betsy Kulling
