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We could not maintain our track record of success without your support. Thank you! We recognize that all of our donors–individuals and foundations alike–have goals they would like to achieve through giving. The Death with Dignity Political Action Fund offers a variety of giving options to meet each donor’s needs. Together we can help ensure access and dignity for all people. Below are some of the many ways you can support us today. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Outright Gifts and Automatic Monthly Giving Make a single outright gift or become a Sustaining Partner to provide ongoing, reliable support to the mission of the Death with Dignity Political Action Fund. To make one-time or automatically recurring monthly or quarterly donations:

  • Online through our secure online form
  • By mail: please complete and send our Donation Form to us at 520 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1030, Portland, OR 97204.
  • Via phone at 503-228-4415
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Planned Giving and Bequests To make a gift of any kind to Death with Dignity Political Action Fund is an act of generosity. To make a long-term gift—one derived from the work of a lifetime—is to make a commitment beyond measure. Please help us ensure safe Death with Dignity laws throughout the US for future generations by making a planned gift or bequest today.

Gifts of Stock or Mutual Funds Donating stocks or mutual funds may provide you a charitable deduction for the fair market value of your gift, along with an exemption from capital gains tax. The Death with Dignity Political Action Fund has a broker/consultant who will assist with completing your gift of stock or mutual funds. Please contact us for more information.

Giving In Memory or In Honor of someone Memorial and honorary gifts celebrate the lives and achievements of special individuals in a lasting way. At your request, we can notify family members of your thoughtful gift.

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Defend dignity. Take action.

You are the key to ensuring well-crafted Death with Dignity laws for all Americans. With your financial and volunteer help, the Death with Dignity National Center, a 501(c)(3), non-partisan, non-profit organization, has been the leading advocate in the death with dignity movement. Member contributions helped us pass a new Death with Dignity law in Washington, defend the Oregon law, and provide education and outreach programs for the vitality of the death with dignity movement.

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Who We Are

Capitol BuildingThe Oregon Death with Dignity Political Action Fund partners with the Death with Dignity National Center and conducts lobbying and political activities in order to achieve the enactment of Death with Dignity laws in other states.

Learn more about efforts to bring dignity to people around the nation.

History

The Oregon Death with Dignity Political Action Fund (the Fund) began in 1993 as Oregon Right to Die, a state political action committee, formed to help pass the Oregon Death with Dignity Act. The Death with Dignity Act was tied up by legal challenges and a legislative repeal effort until the fall of 1997.

In late 2001, Oregon Right to Die changed its name and tax status to become the Oregon Death with Dignity Political Action Fund. This effort was undertaken so the organization could more easily combine its political strengths with the Death with Dignity National Center. Together these organizations are positioned to lead the charge in the death with dignity movement.

Learn more about the Fund and our family of organizations.

Patients & Families

family timeThe Death with Dignity National Center was formed out of a profound commitment to the idea that personal end-of-life decisions should be made solely between a patient and a physician. We are pleased to provide you with support and information as you face the difficult challenges ahead.

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Research Center

person doing researchWe have compiled a comprehensive collection of legal briefs, journal articles, and newspaper clippings. We invite you to explore the wide array of information we have collected throughout our history.

Dive into the archives of the National Center.