"A plan involves answering straight forward questions about the end you want. [...] What do you want in terms of medical intervention, and who is going to make sure your plan is followed?"

Judy MacDonald Johnston: Prepare for a good end of life - End of Life Washington
“Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life.”
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New York physician, Dr. Robert Milch, has an impressive grasp of the cogent points in the physician-aide-in-dying debate.

New York needs to decriminalize physician aid in dying - End of Life Washington
By Robert A. Milch, M.D., May 22, 2016, The Buffalo Times I have been privileged to practice medicine in Buffalo for nearly four decades, 35 of those years in hospice and palliative care. I have had the “bad news” discussions with innumerable patients and families, sat vigils at bedsides and “rescue...
endoflifewa.org|By End of Life Washington

If you haven't heard, GiveBIG has been extended through midnight tonight. With those who were able to make gifts through GiveBIG and others who contacted us directly, we have raised over $32,000 toward our organization's goal of $50,000. There's still time to help us reach our goal! Thank you to all of our loyal supporters!

We are closer to our Goal of $20 Million!
Let’s Do This. Together. Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG is a 24-hour, online giving event. Let’s make this year the one we break records for impact. Share this post and make a donation TODAY. Our goal is to invest $20 million in community nonprofits. Join us in this national community foundation effor...
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The Seattle Foundation has extended GiveBIG through May, 4. If you prefer, go to DONATE at the top of our webpage to give on our personal donate page. These gifts will still be matched up to $50,000. See below to read the letter from Seattle Foundation President & CEO, Tony Mestres.

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End of Life Washington
End of Life Washington - formerly Compassion & Choices of Washington - guides people in planning for the final days of their lives.
endoflifewa.org|By End of Life Washington

The Seattle Foundation is continuing to have technical difficulties. Call the office and we will write down your credit card information, then enter it into GiveBIG when the site is working correctly! Thank you!

If you are having trouble donating, don't worry! You are not alone! Due to the number of donations coming in, The Seattle Foundation is experiencing technical difficulties. They have assured us they are working to fix the problem. In the mean time you can call us; we will write down your information; and then enter it in when the system is back up. Keep checking our Facebook and our GiveBIG page for updates!

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Today’s the Day! May 3! GiveBIG all day!
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