The Cheryl Hauser Effect, a documentary

Location: The Lantern, 2828 Southeast Stephens Street, Portland, OR

The film shares the story of Cheryl Hauser, a Minnesota woman who, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, chose to face the end of her life on her own terms through VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). At seventy-six, Cheryl became a thoughtful advocate for end-of-life autonomy, inspiring important conversations about dementia, caregiving, and personal choice.

This special preview event offers an early look at The Cheryl Hauser Effect while the film is still in production. Through selected clips and conversation, we'll explore Cheryl's story and the impact this film hopes to make.

During this special evening, you will:

• View selected, never-before-seen clips from the documentary
• Learn more about VSED and end-of-life options
• Hear from those directly involved in the story and the work surrounding end-of-life autonomy

A conversation will follow with:

Randi Ewing, Palliative Care Director, Eden Health
Dr. Stephanie Kaplan, Naturopathic Physician Specializing in End-of-Life Care
Dr. Pete Regan, First physician to prescribe under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act
Jamie Thrower, End-of-Life Doula and Grief Educator

Join us for an evening of storytelling, education, and conversation as we share Cheryl's story and build support for the film's completion. Learn more at thecherylhausereffect.com

Admission:
$10.00