Public Forum:
Death with Dignity:
Should Mass. Pass
The End of Life Options Act?
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30pm
Worcester Friends Meeting House
901 Pleasant St.
* David M. Clive, MD, Professor of Medicine, UMass Medical School, Worcester, and Hospice Physician at Good Shepherd Community Care, Newton
* John Berkowitz, Director, Pioneer Valley Death with Dignity
They will speak, show slides and a short video, and dialogue with Q&A from the audience about this important end-of-life healthcare and personal rights issue (Bill H1194 in Mass. Legislature).
* Wheelchair accessible
* Free—donation requested to cover rental cost.
More info: Pioneer Valley Death with Dignity
413-387-8439 johnpberk@gmail.com
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Links for more info:
ArchBishop Desmond Tutu Speaks Out in Support of Death with Dignity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g2BffV3Ga8
Miguel Carrasquillo (1981-2016) of Chicago called for Death with Dignity laws before he died at age 35 of a brain tumor in Puerto Rico with his family:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehxovh3qhaI
https://www.gazettenet.com/Candidates-gather-to-show-support-for-death-with-dignity-19770617