Love to the point of invention, that’s what Danish nurse Elise Sørensen demonstrated in the early 1950s, driven by empathy for her sister, Thora. After Thora’s ostomy surgery, Elise was moved by her sister’s constant worry about leakage. From that care and compassion came an idea that would change lives. Elise’s vision inspired Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen to create the world’s first adhesive ostomy bag—leading to the founding of Coloplast in 1957. Their way of thinking didn’t just help Thora,

Did you know that Coloplast invented the first adhesive ostomy bag? Join us for an exclusive interview with our CEO, Kristian, and one of our favorite ostomates, Mesha @mrcolitiscrohns, as they reveal more about the incredible journey of Coloplast and dive into how Coloplast revolutionized the world of ostomy care! #OstomyBag #OstomyAwarenessMonth #Innovation | Coloplast