Hawai’i Bowel, Ostomy and Bladder Support (BOBS) Connect
Hawai’i Bowel, Ostomy and Bladder Support (BOBS) Connect
2026 Monthly BOBS Meetings
September 13th
– Special Buddy Connection
– Youth Rally kids
Discussion of fundraising
October 4th
Vendor topics
November 1st (fundraiser)
7:30am-noon at Jodo Mission
November 8th
Holiday Party at Olive Garden
11:30am at Ala Moana Center
December – no meeting
Meeting Days/Times/Location
Currently our meetings are held monthly on Sundays. Selected meetings are extended virtually so that members that unable to attend in person can join in.
In person meetings are held from 1pm-2:30pm at Jodo Mission of Hawaii.
Hawaii “BOBS” Connect is located on Oahu however accessible virtually for those unable to attend physically, including neighbor island members. BOBS is committed to meeting the needs of island residents, visitors, parents/families of individuals from all age groups (infants to elderly) who had, have, or will be having an (incontinent or continent) bowel or bladder diversion or are afflicted with a urinary/bowel condition(s). Our support group provides a place where (like-minded) people can share concerns, experiences, fears and accomplishments. Education on various topics is provided at every meeting to address concerns raised by the members. Caregivers, family and health care providers are welcomed to the meetings.
Our Goals & Objectives
The goal of the Hawai’i Bowel, Ostomy and Bladder Support (BOBS) Connect is to serve as a local support group to assist individuals and their families who have had or will be having a bowel or bladder diversion (continent or incontinent) or have intestinal and/or bladder conditions.
Our objectives are to provide: education, an opportunity for networking, product and supply information, tips on lifestyle adjustment, and a visitor program




Resources
We are an affiliated support group with the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA). Our affiliation enables us to broaden the scope of our reach to individuals on a national level, as well as, accessing their immense resources for groups such as ours.
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