Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Honoring LGBTQ+ lives and legacies

In a new interview, death doula David Copeland opens up about the end-of-life challenges facing LGBTQ+ people, the power of chosen family, and why critical conversations in our communities matter.

Latest News

Advocate spotlight: Annie Gurnett Bander
October 27, 2025

When Annie lost her husband of 25 years to ALS in 2020, she couldn’t have imagined she’d soon face the same diagnosis. Now, her journey has ignited a powerful commitment—to embrace her new reality with purpose and joy and to fight for Medical Aid in Dying for all New Yorkers.

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End-of-Life Choice in Your State

See what laws are in place, get resources, learn about our campaigns and how you can get involved. 

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States with Medical Aid-in-Dying Legislation

Stories

Lillie Tyson Head smiling

Lillie Tyson Head

Lillie Tyson Head is the founding president of the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation and a lifelong public health and education advocate.
“End-of-life planning is a necessary and very important conversation for everyone to have, to make things better for those who are being left behind.”

Kelly Rice (they/them)

Kelly Rice is a public health professional based in Illinois who works with older populations navigating the healthcare system.
"My work is about how we ensure that people living with dementia are still able to embrace the pieces of life that bring them joy through end-of-life planning."
Kelly Rice standing in front of a fence and flowers
General Mailing Address:
Compassion & Choices
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

Mail contributions directly to:
Compassion & Choices Gift Processing Center
PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750

Compassion & Choices is a 501 C3 organization. Federal tax number: 84-1328829

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