Don’t take death lying down

When we think of ourselves, our loved ones, our doctors, and our wallets, we have the vital opportunity to have the challenging but really important conversation about how we wish to pass when the time comes, as it will. In this very accessible short talk, Jim McDermott shares clear and memorable stories and reasons encouraging people to think and act on our own convictions while we can, as early before our final days as today.

Jim McDermott

Congressman

Jim McDermott is the US Representative for Washington's 7th congressional district, serving since 1989. Full bio


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