Team's new strip honours stoma 'hero'
Coach Stu Campbell says 11-year-old Jack, who is living with a stoma, is one of his heroes.
A football team has unveiled a new shirt design that honors the journey of an 11-year-old boy with a stoma. Jack, from Shotton Colliery, underwent a colostomy bag procedure following large intestine issues in 2022. Since then, he has been raising awareness for those living with the same condition. The Trimdon Under-8s team surprised Jack when they revealed their shirts will display the logo of Jack's Stoma Journey.
Coach Stu Campbell, who Jack used to play for, praised the boy as one of his heroes and explained how Jack would often shout he needed to empty his bag during games, showing no discomfort. Jack considers his stoma a "hidden superpower" and continues to play football with Shotton Colts U12s and Thornley FC U13s, attributing his resilience to Campbell's support.
The family expressed immense gratitude for Trimdon's involvement, describing it as the "absolute world" to them.
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