'I want to live' Says Elderly Patient On Video: Minnesota Hospital Decides NOT to Remove Her Oxygen

Lisa Bourne : May 3, 2019
LifeSiteNews.com

"Life Legal is pleased that Catie will receive the care she needs and that her wish to fight for her life as long as she can will be honored." -LLDF Statement

(Minnesota)—[LifeSiteNews.com] The 64-year-old woman at reported risk of being euthanized by a Minnesota hospital has received a reprieve after a pro-life legal non-profit intervened on her behalf. (Image: 64-year-old Catie Cassidy with lung cancer/Source: Life Legal Defense Foundation/Youtube screen grab/via LifeSiteNews)

Catie Cassidy is resting comfortably, according to Life Legal Defense Foundation (LLDF), after the hospital agreed to abide by her wishes and those of her healthcare proxy and not remove Catie's oxygen.

"We received news today that Fairview Hospital in Edina is fully cooperating with Catie's health care proxy and that they will continue to provide Catie with oxygen as needed," the Foundation said in a statement.

The hospital received a lot of calls and even visits from people concerned about the case, LLDF Executive Director Alexandra Snyder told LifeSiteNews.

"Thank you so much to all who showed up for Catie by getting the word out and calling the hospital," Snyder said. "You are amazing!"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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