John,
God is already working miracles in this story!
We secured a few more days to save Jesus!
This is welcome news, but the Christian hospital hasn't given up. The hospital now plans to take away Jesus' care against his will the day before Thanksgiving.
The clock is still ticking...
Please pray that our Patient Advocacy team and lawyers can stop the countdown and save Jesus!
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Jesus is conscious and can even communicate.
He told his brother Robert that he wants to continue treatment, and Robert is his medical power of attorney, but the hospital’s “Futility Review” committee has already decided to take his basic treatment against his will.
This is shocking and immoral but still legal under the horrible Texas “10-Day Rule.”
Jesus landed in the hospital in August due to complications from COVID-19.
His treatment is working and is helping him continue to fight, but the hospital still intends to take his trach, dialysis, and blood pressure medications, which will prompt his death when removed.
Texas Right to Life's rapid response team is working to:
- Defend Jesus’ wishes with his medical power of attorney;
- Urge this Christian hospital to stop the countdown altogether; and
- Search for another facility for Jesus to transfer.
Please pray for Jesus, and consider rushing a gift to our Patient Advocacy Fund as we work to restore his Right to Life and serve patients like him across Texas.
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We are still working with the hospital to stop the countdown. If that fails, we are exploring all legal options before the extension expires.
John, your donations to the Texas Right to Life Patient Advocacy Fund help patients like Jesus. This fund is used specifically to protect vulnerable patients from the 10-Day Rule and other forms of removal of life-sustaining treatment. Your generosity ensures that there is a legal defense to anyone who calls for help for a hospitalized family member.
Continue to lift up Jesus in your prayers. We are moving in the right direction, but time is not on our side.
- May the Holy Spirit fill the hearts of the hospital committee members, that they will be convicted to honor Jesus' dignity.
- May the Lord's peace calm Jesus and his family to know that God is with them.
- May God grant the Texas Right to Life lawyers and Patient Advocacy team wisdom to defend Jesus.
And may God bless you and keep you for saving the lives of vulnerable patients.
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For Life,
Texas Right to Life
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