Remember Terri
The Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation, in collaboration with Priests for Life, has designated March 31 as the “International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters".
“Terri's Day” 2009! Press Release:
"Terri's Day" to be observed in Remembrance of Terri Schiavo
Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095; Bobby Schindler, Terri’s Foundation, 727-490-7603.
NEW YORK, January 8 – Terri’s Foundation and Priests for Life once again invite individuals, families, Churches and organizations to observe the "International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters" ("Terri's Day") on March 31, the fourth anniversary of Terri's death.
The two organizations established this day last year. Its purpose is to foster education, prayer, and activism regarding discrimination against the disabled, and advocacy for people in situations similar to what Terri and her family faced.
Suzanne Vitadamo, Terri's sister, and Bobby Schindler, her brother, stated on behalf of the family, "Sadly, our recent headlines are a clear indication that what happened to Terri is only getting worse. We are seeing that many of our institutions caring for our most vulnerable are being encouraged to devalue the sanctity of human life. Indeed, this is influenced by a very strong pro-death movement continuing to work very hard to legitimize euthanasia and assisted suicide."
Fr. Frank Pavone, who was with Bobby and Suzanne at Terri’s bedside as she was dying, said, "As we consoled Terri and prayed with her, what I felt most strongly was the presence of countless people around the world who, by their love, prayers, and tears, accompanied Terri and her family through those difficult days. I am confident that these same individuals, families, and Churches will want to observe Terri’s Day
Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095; Bobby Schindler, Terri’s Foundation, 727-490-7603.
NEW YORK, January 8 – Terri’s Foundation and Priests for Life once again invite individuals, families, Churches and organizations to observe the "International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters" ("Terri's Day") on March 31, the fourth anniversary of Terri's death.
The two organizations established this day last year. Its purpose is to foster education, prayer, and activism regarding discrimination against the disabled, and advocacy for people in situations similar to what Terri and her family faced.
Suzanne Vitadamo, Terri's sister, and Bobby Schindler, her brother, stated on behalf of the family, "Sadly, our recent headlines are a clear indication that what happened to Terri is only getting worse. We are seeing that many of our institutions caring for our most vulnerable are being encouraged to devalue the sanctity of human life. Indeed, this is influenced by a very strong pro-death movement continuing to work very hard to legitimize euthanasia and assisted suicide."
Fr. Frank Pavone, who was with Bobby and Suzanne at Terri’s bedside as she was dying, said, "As we consoled Terri and prayed with her, what I felt most strongly was the presence of countless people around the world who, by their love, prayers, and tears, accompanied Terri and her family through those difficult days. I am confident that these same individuals, families, and Churches will want to observe Terri’s Day
Introduction to Terri’s Day 2009!
We invite individual believers to spend time on that day learning about Terri, and praying for all whose lives are threatened in the same way that Terri's was. We invite Churches to hold memorial services and to educate their people on the dignity of every human life, despite any disability or disease with which that life may be afflicted. We invite educational institutions to help dispel the myths and inaccuracies about Terri’s life and death, and to contribute to our society’s debate regarding the rights of the disabled by providing accurate, factual information and mature reflection on the ethical demands of caring for the weak and vulnerable. We invite all people to use the resources on this website and to help us continue to draw good out of the sad and tragic way in which Terri was treated.
We invite individual believers to spend time on that day learning about Terri, and praying for all whose lives are threatened in the same way that Terri's was. We invite Churches to hold memorial services and to educate their people on the dignity of every human life, despite any disability or disease with which that life may be afflicted. We invite educational institutions to help dispel the myths and inaccuracies about Terri’s life and death, and to contribute to our society’s debate regarding the rights of the disabled by providing accurate, factual information and mature reflection on the ethical demands of caring for the weak and vulnerable. We invite all people to use the resources on this website and to help us continue to draw good out of the sad and tragic way in which Terri was treated.
Say the Prayer in Remembrance of Terri daily, the week before and after Terri’s Day.
Hold a Memorial Service and/or Mass on Terri's Day.
Conduct or participate in a parish or school essay contest about what happened to Terri, and the issues surrounding care for the disabled and their right to life.
Create and publicize a website in honor of Terri.
Invite a speaker to your school, parish, or community organization to address issues surrounding the care of the disabled.
Organize a letter writing campaign in remembrance of Terri by one or more individuals to local papers or blogs.
Spend time volunteering at a nursing home or hospital.
Spend time with a disabled friend or relative.
Write to or visit elected officials regarding legislation that would increase protection for people facing circumstances like Terri did.
Fill out, and make others aware of the "Will to Live".
Register to vote and participate in elections. Challenge candidates on their views regarding Terri and those who face the same challenges and dangers she did.
Hold a Memorial Service and/or Mass on Terri's Day.
Conduct or participate in a parish or school essay contest about what happened to Terri, and the issues surrounding care for the disabled and their right to life.
Create and publicize a website in honor of Terri.
Invite a speaker to your school, parish, or community organization to address issues surrounding the care of the disabled.
Organize a letter writing campaign in remembrance of Terri by one or more individuals to local papers or blogs.
Spend time volunteering at a nursing home or hospital.
Spend time with a disabled friend or relative.
Write to or visit elected officials regarding legislation that would increase protection for people facing circumstances like Terri did.
Fill out, and make others aware of the "Will to Live".
Register to vote and participate in elections. Challenge candidates on their views regarding Terri and those who face the same challenges and dangers she did.
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For those of you who may not remember Terri, she was legally murdered by her husband with the help of our court system. You can find a timeline of the tragedy here. & in light of what is currently going on in Italia with Eluana our need to speak out the truth about what actually happenned to Terri is all the more urgent.
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