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I did not know it at the time, but I started a new journey a few years ago when my stepfather Jack was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The first steps on this path were alongside my mother and Jack from the time of his diagnosis until the day that our family surrounded him with love when he died peacefully at home. Without Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act, he would not have … [Read more...] about My journey in Ohio and what we can learn from those of New Jersey, Vermont & Colorado
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Press Release: Ohio End of Life Options Announces Two New Board Members
Ohio’s aid-in-dying advocacy group continues to grow and expand Cleveland,Ohio (PR MediaRelease) January 29, 2019 Ohio End of Life Options, the only active advocacy group for a medical aid-in-dying law in Ohio, announces the appointment of two new board members, along with this year’s incumbent board of directors. Newly ratified members are Ann Rowland of Cleveland Heights … [Read more...] about Press Release: Ohio End of Life Options Announces Two New Board Members
Curling and Connections: What are the chances?
My hobby is the sport of curling. My husband and I joined a group of volunteers to teach people how to curl last night. I was working with a group of 6 out of the 18 people who came to learn. They were great and we got them on the ice and curling a short game by the end of the evening. After curling we always "stack the brooms." That means that the winning team buys the … [Read more...] about Curling and Connections: What are the chances?
From Prosecutor to Advocate: Why I care
New board member Ann Rowland, retired Assistant U.S. Attorney, shares her story. I retired last January after 37 years as a federal prosecutor in Cleveland. Among other cases, I was in charge of successfully prosecuting former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora and 65 others for bribery and other crimes in the Cuyahoga County corruption investigation. After retiring, I … [Read more...] about From Prosecutor to Advocate: Why I care
