

Dolores Huerta
Civil Rights Activist
“My lifelong work as an advocate for social justice has taught me that difficult moments require our utmost compassion, the wisdom to imagine walking in another person’s shoes and the ability to respect the wishes of others. I was proud to partner with Compassion & Choices and its affiliates when they led the successful legislative campaign to make the End of Life Option Act a reality in California. As a result of their efforts, terminally ill adults in California who want the option to avoid a lengthy and painful dying process can do so peacefully."