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Ilse G., Compassion & Choices Advocate

Compassion & Choices President, Barbara Coombs Lee, will release her new book ‘Finish Strong: Putting YOUR Priorities First at Life’s End’ on January 8th. Learn more about the book and read the preface today!

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Corte de Apelaciones de California ordena al Tribunal de Primera Instancia Anular la Decisión de Suspender Temporalmente la Ley Opción de Fin de Vida  

El martes a última hora, un tribunal de apelaciones de California ordenó a un tribunal superior anular su sentencia presentada…

Calif. Appeals Court Directs Lower Court to Nullify Ruling that Temporarily Suspended End of Life Option Act in May  

A California appeals court late Tuesday directed a superior trial court to nullify its judgment in late May that suspended…

Compassion & Choices Praises African American, Latino Leadership Councils for Advancing End-of-Life Healthcare Education  

Compassion & Choices today praised its African American and Latino Leadership Councils on their one-year anniversary for securing endorsements of…

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End-of-Life Choice in
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See what laws are in place, get resources, learn about our campaigns and how you can get involved.

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Brittany Maynard  

Brittany's story went global in a matter of days in October 2014.

"Having this choice at the end of my life has become incredibly important. It has given me a sense of peace during a tumultuous time that otherwise would be dominated by fear, uncertainty and pain."

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Miguel Carrasquillo  

Miguel helped reshape the conversation about end-of-life options in the Latino community.

"I wanted to die the way I lived: with purpose and intention."

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