Tag Archives: Brittany Maynard

Judge Halts California’s End of Life Options Act

Hundreds of patients are in limbo as the state prepares its appeal
Posted on June 8, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

In a move that shocked many terminally ill Californians, Superior Court Judge Daniel Ottolio overturned the state’s End of Life Options Act on Tuesday, May 15. Compassion & Choices, the patient advocacy group that lobbied heavily for the law’s passage, immediately … Continue reading →

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“Wild and Precious Life” by Deborah Ziegler

Brittany Maynard's mom shares the story of her life and death
Posted on January 27, 2017 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

By now, almost everyone has heard the name Brittany Maynard and knows the story of her tragic death from a brain tumor at the age of 29. Brittany, who moved from California to Oregon to take advantage of that state’s … Continue reading →

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Colorado Passes Medical Aid in Dying Law

Terminally ill people in Colorado will soon be allowed to end their lives
Posted on November 23, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

On Nov. 8, 2016, Colorado became the sixth state in the United States to allow medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients living in the state. The ballot initiative passed by an overwhelming majority, receiving two-thirds of the popular … Continue reading →

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Death With Dignity Law: One 29-Year-Old’s Decision To End Her Life

Brittany Maynard's illness is terminal, but she wants to die on her own terms
Posted on October 29, 2014 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When 29-year-old Brittany Maynard chooses to end her life next month, she won’t be filed under suicide statistics. That’s because she isn’t committing suicide. Maynard is one of many who have elected to end their lives to avoid the excruciating pain … Continue reading →

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