Compassion & Choices

Improving care. Expanding end-of-life options.
Empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Compassion & Choices

Improving care. Expanding end-of-life options. Empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Volunteers are the heart of this movement.

Across the nation, over 6,300 Compassion & Choices volunteers are working tirelessly to advance end-of-life care and options. This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate their incredible impact — and invite you to join them. 

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Latest News

Who will speak for you? A guide to choosing a healthcare proxy
April 25, 2025

Do you have questions about the language behind advance care planning? A critical part of the process  is choosing someone who will represent you in case you can’t represent yourself. But the terms used to refer to these representatives, and the forms needed to appoint them, can vary — especially by state or region. 

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End-of-Life Choice in Your State

See what laws are in place, get resources, learn about our campaigns and how you can get involved. 

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Stories

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Lillie Tyson Head

Lillie Tyson Head is the founding president of the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation and a lifelong public health and education advocate.
“End-of-life planning is a necessary and very important conversation for everyone to have, to make things better for those who are being left behind.”

Kelly Rice (they/them)

Kelly Rice is a public health professional based in Illinois who works with older populations navigating the healthcare system.
"My work is about how we ensure that people living with dementia are still able to embrace the pieces of life that bring them joy through end-of-life planning."
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Compassion & Choices
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

Mail contributions directly to:
Compassion & Choices Gift Processing Center
PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750

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