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New York group holds Ribbon Ceremony for
Terri Schiavo
June 17, 2004
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Rochester, New York (FBW) - The Regional Center for Independent
Living in Rochester, New York, hosted a June 4 ribbon tying and
dedication ceremony to show support and bring awareness to the
controversial struggle to preserve Terri Schiavo's right to live.
Schiavo is the 40-year-old Clearwater woman who collapsed 14 years ago and is in the center of an international debate over the so-called “right to die.” Todd Eggert, RCIL’s Executive Director, introduced Terri’s uncle, Michael “Uncle Mike” Tammaro, who spoke of the struggle that their family has endured and of how much the out pouring of public support has meant to them all. After speaking, Tammaro and his wife, accompanied by their children and grandchildren, assisted in tying a green ribbon around the tree in front of RCIL’s East Avenue, Rochester, location. Eggert said is the center’s intention to keep the green ribbon, symbolizing life, on display until Terri is home safe with her family. The event was well attended by members of the public who all received a green tartan lapel ribbons to wear; green symbolizing life and the plaid to symbolize diversity, a main theme in disability awareness. RCIL is committed to continue their support of the Life Ribbon campaign by making and distributing the lapel ribbons for interested supporters of Terri Schiavo’s right to live. Contact Brenda Davis bdavis@rcil.org or C. Jean Penner, cjpenner@rcil.org at 585-442-6470 for more information. Copyright 2001-2004, Florida Baptist Witness |