Groups Begin Round-the-Clock Vigil for Terri Schiavo—Supporters Encouraged to Come to Woodside Hospice to “Stand in Solidarity”

Aimee Herd : Mar 16, 2005
Religion Journal

With the deadline rapidly approaching for the removal of hydration and nutrition from cognitively disabled Terri Schiavo, pastors and leaders are asking supporters of Terri’s fight for life to come to the facility in a show of solidarity. Woodside Hospice is located at 6774 102nd Avenue N. (near 66th Street N and 102nd Avenue N) in Pinellas Park in Florida.

Rev. Rob Schenck, president of the National Clergy Council, said, "It is essential that we send a loud and clear message that in America we do not starve people facing physical and mental challenges. We love and care for them." Bob and Mary Schindler, Terri’s parents, were denied an appeal today by the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, for more time and a new trial. However, two bills are due to be voted on this week that could still block the removal of Schiavo’s feeding tube.