Help us remember those who have died

Health Care Stories — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:30:36 +0000

Harvard University recently reported that nearly 45,000 people die preventable deaths each year –123 every day, 5 every hour — because they lack health insurance that would provide access to affordable care. Sadly, even in the midst of health care reform debates, very little attention has been given to this tragedy.

What are the names of those who have died? Who are the families and friends left behind? What do clergy leaders say to their communities of faith at such a time?

The Faithful Reform in Health Care coalition is collecting these stories to show the human side of this tragic statistic. We are joining in memorial services all over the country to remember those who have died, lifting our voices in hope for health care reform, and acting to make comprehensive and compassionate reform possible.

Using the comment field below, please tell us your story of a loved one, a friend, or a member of your community of faith who has fallen victim to our broken system of health care so that the stories may be shared more broadly in Services of Remembrance and Hope.It’s easy. Just click “comments” below and share your story in the blank field that will appear under “Leave a Comment” at the end of the posted stories.

Permission: It is understood that by posting stories on this website, permission is thus granted for sharing these stories publicly.

Please note: This site is for collecting the stories of those who have died. Out of respect for those remembered in the stories, comments about the stories, and general information about health care reform will not be posted.