
Mary wants to be able to enjoy her last days
Mary Klein, a retired journalist and artist, lives with her wife of 37 years, Stella Dawson, and their dog in Washington, D.C.. Klein has advanced ovarian cancer and supports the bill which legalised medical aid in dying in Washington DC. Mary and Stella have just featured in a short video (4.24 mins) to encourage politicians to uphold The D.C. Death with Dignity Act. Click here to watch the video of Mary’s compelling personal story

Mary Klein and Stella Dawson with their dog in their Washington DC garden (photo by Francis Ying_KHN)
Prior to The D.C. Death with Dignity Act going into effect on February 20, 2017, Mary Klein and Stella Dawson shared their persional story about why they supported thluntary assisted dying in the District: Read National Post article 25 October 2016 “Death with dignity isn’t just about easing end-of-life pain”