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9 Days for Life 2019 Videos

The Alvarez Family Story
Sylvia and Serena Alvarez share the inspiring story of Deacon Sal Alvarez--how he fought for justice throughout his life, working for farmers' rights, advocating for access to health care for Latinos, and, near the end of his life, fighting against assisted suicide. They invite viewers to join them in continuing his fight for access to authentic health care, and against assisted suicide.
Cecelia's Story
Cecilia Soñé, a nurse practitioner, says that legalizing assisted suicide sends the false message that some lives are worth caring for and others are not. Watch to learn how she went into medicine to help heal patients, not to help kill them!
Luke's Story
You don't discourage suicide by assisting suicide. "Every suicide is tragic – whether you're old or young, healthy or sick, your life is worth living," says Luke Maxwell, 19, who survived an attempt to take his own life.

John's Story: Beyond Independence
Born without arms, John Foppe speaks to a way of life beyond independence, namely inter-dependence: Together we are more. Assisted suicide sells everyone short, so in times of illness or disability, he encourages us to "step into life!"

Jeanette's Story: 15 Years Later
In 2000, when Oregon resident Jeanette Hall had less than a year to live, she asked her cancer doctor for the pills to commit suicide. Dr. Kenneth Stevens got to know her better and inspired her to consider treatment. The tumor just "melted away" and now -- 15 years later -- Jeanette says, "It's great to be alive!"

Maggie's Story
Maggie Karner was diagnosed with brain cancer and strongly opposed assisted suicide, even until her passing in September 2015. Watch this strong woman share her powerful story of hope and courage.