Collin J.

About Collin:

Collin is a marathon runner and cycling enthusiast. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was a junior at the University of California, Berkeley. His body rejected drug treatment to the point where he lost 30 pounds and was sleeping 15 hours a day. His situation was so dire that he underwent a series of emergency surgeries to remove his colon and create an ostomy.

Barely five years later, however, he made the news: “Collin Jarvis Runs Sub-2:30 in One of the Fastest Marathons Ever With an Ostomy.” As evidenced by his marathon-running success, Collin now has the wind at his back. He also has a whole new purpose in life, which includes being Vice President of Stealth Belt, Inc., an ostomy support belt manufacturer.

Collin's favorite ostomy products:

• CeraPlus™ pouches and skin barriers
• CeraRing™ Barrier Ring

Collin’s product success story:

"For me, I have found that CeraPlus™ Pouches and Skin Barriers are easy to use and to remove, and they are also flexible while maintaining dependable adhesion. That allows me to be active so that I can do the things that I love, like running, cycling, and being outdoors.

I recently switched from the Adapt™ Barrier Ring to the CeraRing™ Barrier Ring because I use the CeraPlus™ Skin Barriers and it made sense for my products to match so that I could maximize the benefits of ceramide. I use a ring as part of my daily routine as it helps prevent leakage and gives me the confidence to go about my day."

Hear more from Collin:

• Ostomates Take on Their Toughest Challenge: Kids 
• Sharing Their Voices to Inspire and Encourage Others (Part 1)

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