What is a Stoma?
A stoma is an opening on the abdomen that can be connected to either your digestive or urinary system to allow waste (urine or faeces) to be diverted out of your body. It looks like a small, pinkish, circular piece of flesh that is sewn to your body.
Why is he running the Cape Town Marathon?
Faizel aims to document his journey towards the Cape Town Marathon and highlighting the struggles faced by Ostomates across the country. These range from pouching systems shortages, leaks, skin irritations, limited access to qualified stoma nurses to name but a few.
On his journey he hopes to educate and advocate for Ostomates across the country.