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N.S. woman opens up about her decision to die and having a ‘living funeral’ | Globalnews.ca

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April Hubbard was diagnosed with tethered cord syndrome when she was 17 .

She uses a wheelchair and has lived with debilitating pain for years .

She says numerous surgeries and medical treatments have led to organ failure.

A coalition of Canadian disability rights organizations launched a Charter challenge against part of Canada 's law on medical assistance in dying.

Those attending the event said it was a true reflection of Hubbard ’s spirit.

“This is like a reimagining of what a funeral and a celebration of life can be,” friend Maddi Adams said.

For Hubbard , the entire experience has been about having control of not only her own life, but her death.

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