José Alejandro Lemuz
José Alejandro Lemuz [1963-2024] was the first Latino to publicly announce his plan to use medical aid in dying.
“Only I know what I’m going through. I want my doctors to understand and respect the decision I have made.”
Compassion & Choices participated in multiple Hispanic Heritage Month events in September and October, learn more about them here!
Compassion & Choices is proud to offer a host of tools and resources to help you and your loved ones “finish strong” by planning for an end-of-life experience that matches the life you’ve enjoyed – defined by love, purpose and agency.
Stories are an essential part of our work to educate and empower all people to understand their options, plan ahead and take action early to chart their end-of-life journey.
Motivated by the impact of racism, inequity and disparities in end-of-life care, we are connecting with people nationwide to spread the word about the importance of end-of-life care planning and accessing quality end-of-life care.
Since 2015, Compassion & Choices has made an intentional effort to reach Latino and Hispanic communities across the U.S. with end-of-life resources and support. Through events, storytelling, creating free bilingual resources, collaborating with partners, and more, Compassion & Choices is addressing inequities and equipping all people to take charge of their end-of-life care.
Es importante que nuestra comunidad Latinx planifique futuras decisiones sobre el cuidado de la salud: por nosotros, nuestras familias y nuestras comunidades.
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Compassion & Choices Gift Processing Center
PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750
