Dear Friends,

I want to tell you something from the heart.

If our community rises to the challenge, I will gladly donate up to another $20,000 to the Hemlock Society of San Diego because I believe so deeply in what we do. But I need to know you're with us. I need to know that those of us who care about end-of-life freedom will stand together to protect it. I will work with you to double YOUR donation!

For 38 years, Hemlock has provided trusted, courageous information to our community. We've operated frugally, but we've never wavered. We bring you thought-provoking, informative programs every month, including our Right to Die Film Series, now reaching people not just in San Diego but all over the world via Zoom. Twenty percent of our members now live outside of California.

We are the oldest right-to-die organization in the United States -- now in our 38th year -- and the only one that offers regular public meetings, a rich archive of educational videos, and an entire website packed with practical planning tools. Our programs are almost always free, except when we offer a little extra, like delicious food or celebratory ice cream!

All of this has been made possible by the generosity of people like you--loyal donors and those who've included Hemlock in their wills or trusts. Your support keeps us going. But now, we need to do more—and we can't do it alone.

I know these are difficult times. Like you, I get five or more fundraising emails and letters every day—and, yes, I often throw them away or delete them without opening. But I also know that few causes are more urgent or more personal than understanding and expanding the control we have over the end of our lives -- the ability to choose how we die.
This work isn't abstract to me anymore. I'm old now. As Dr. Jack Kevorkian once said, "This is for me. I want to know I can die peacefully." Me too! So do most of us. And we want accurate, honest, and reliable information when our time comes.
Just this month, I heard from desperate people in India and Romania, individuals with no access to the information we consider basic. Our work matters far beyond our borders. In an aging society, it matters now more than ever.
So, here's my pledge:

If you donate toward this summer's appeal, I will match your gifts up to $20,000 in August. Please help us meet this goal.

If you've supported Hemlock before, thank you. If you're able to become one of our "philanthropists" today, we'd be deeply grateful. Together, we can keep this vital information flowing to those near and far for years to come.

With appreciation and hope,

Faye Girsh, Ed.D.
Founder and President
Hemlock Society of San Diego

P.S. One of the most powerful ways to support Hemlock's future is through a legacy gift. Including the Hemlock Society San Diego in your will costs nothing today, but ensures that your values live on, and that others will have access to the compassionate, life-affirming choices you believe in. If you've already included us, thank you. If you're considering it, we'd love to hear from you. Let's build a future where control, peace of mind, dignity, and choice about how we die are available to all.

Faye's Pledge

By Hemlock Society of San Diego Inc

Faye's Pledge

Double the Difference August Matching Fundraiser

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