Allyne Hammer will be remembered as a joyful force to be reckoned with. Dedicated as a long time Labor, LGBTQ+ and Women's Rights Activist. She lived as a fierce advocate for patient-directed care and medical aid in dying. Involved in the Death with Dignity movement for more than 40 years. She led the Compassion & Choices Santa Cruz Action Team, sat on the LGBTQ+ Leadership Council, and facilitated Death Cafes for Hospice of Santa Cruz County. In a meeting with Compassion and Choices LGBTQ+ staff she said through tears and smiles that “It helps to know that people coming up behind me are doing the work so that I know when it’s time for me to die that the struggle continues.” Allyne gave us a tremendous gift in this movement and by her friendship.
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