PCV Safeguards your Fundamental Civil Liberties:Medical aid in dying is a life-giving treatment that honors our personal freedom of self-determination and gives serious substance to the idea that we have the right to choose all, some, or no medical treatment toward the end of life. Gratitude from a Donor:"Thank you deeply for the quality and depth of the information on this website. Its clarity and palpable respect for life, patients and the challenge it is to die has provided comfort, hope, and peace. I can plan knowing freedom and options are possible." Special Thanks to Rita Mannebach and her Family:
Rita Mannebach, who recently traveled from Florida to use medical aid in dying in Vermont, has provided a generous donation to PCV to help us assist others who want the same option. We extend our deepest sympathy and thanks to her family, and also honor her Wayfinder, Meg Tipper. Rita's story is provided here. "I can't think of words big enough to express my gratitude; "thanks" is far too small! for everything you did to enable my mom to leave this world peacefully, painlessly, fearlessly, on her own terms. As I'm starting to be able to reflect with a somewhat clearer head, I'm appreciating more and more what an enormous gift it was for her, and for her family and friends. I know you know this already, but I'm going to say it anyway: your efforts make a huge difference, to real people, every day. Thank you for your efforts and perseverance - from the bottom of my heart." - Mike Mannebach
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Your Support for Patient Choices Vermont is
Greatly Appreciated Click below to make a secure online donation Or Send a Check to: Patient Choices Vermont P.O. Box 671 Shelburne, VT 05482 PCV is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible. |
Creative Ways to Donate:
Honor Donations:
You can easily designate Patient Choices Vermont by listing our organization in your obituary, along with a link to this Donate Page and our PO Box address for checks. Each time we designate PCV for such contributions, we will be informing others about medical aid in dying and helping ensure that end-of-life choice is available for the long-term. Donate Stock or Other Financial Securities: By giving appreciated securities you can avoid paying capital gains taxes, receive a tax deduction on the full value of the gift, and support Patient Choices Vermont at a lower cost to you than if you made a cash gift. If you would like to make a stock donation, please contact us for transfer instructions. Give From Your IRA: People age 70½ and older can donate up to $100,000 directly to Patient Choices Vermont from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) without it being counted as taxable income. The gift can be used as your required minimum distribution. Your financial institution needs to issue the check directly to PCV, and the gift must be made by December 31 of the tax year. Contact your provider or visit their website to obtain a simple form to fill out. Leave a Legacy: You can leave a lasting legacy in support of end-of-life choice by naming Patient Choices Vermont as a beneficiary in your will or living trust, life insurance or retirement account. You don't have to be wealthy to do this. A donation of any amount can be designated. Further Information: Our 501(c)(3) status is listed under our official corporate name: Vermont End of Life Choices, Inc. A copy of our organization's IRS determination letter confirming our tax status may be found here. |
From grateful supporters:
"I have been a long-term donor to Patient Choices Vermont because I deeply value the mission of enabling people to have control over our own bodies. By establishing both the legal framework and the clear and consistent information backbone for aid in dying in Vermont, PCV helps medical professionals act on their natural compassion." ~~Laura Carlsmith, Vermont "My family is grateful every day that Maggie's death was like her life; one of powerful personal choice." ~~Katy Lesser, Vermont "We are honored to be a small part of your cause going forward. Death with dignity should be celebrated and practiced globally, unfortunately that is not the case. This makes your organization's effort so much more crucial and necessary. Thank you for all your hard work." ~~Susan & Mitch Riley, Florida |