The fight against epivalothanasia (imposed death)
from Citizens United Resisting Euthanasia (CURE).
Saturday, April 16
Taking Action for Clara: Fighting Against the Odds
Action Item—Please distribute:
What: Join Pastor Espinoza at a Prayer Meeting/Rally!Background:
Why: To pray for Clara Martinez (who has been without food for 29 days) and make known her plight to the community
Where: 3939 West 59th Place, Chicago (near Pulaski Avenue)
When: Sunday, April 17, 3 pm Central Time
Pastor Guillermo Espinoza knows that he is fighting against the odds for the life of Clara Martinez, a stroke victim who has been purposefully deprived nutrition for close to 30 days. As pastor of a church in her neighborhood, he has chosen to speak out on her behalf.
Following a debilitating stroke one and half years ago, Clara has been incapacitated but able to consume water orally. She was cared for in the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center and an intermediate care facility before being taken to her home.
Until recently, she received nourishment through a gastro-intestinal tube that was connected to an external pump. As reported by La Raza, her husband Salvador Martinez, 35 years old and also Mexican, resolved that his wife should not live "artificially." He signed a "Do Not Resuscitate" order to keep her from being revived and and is now withholding nutrition.
