The young woman who chose a dignified death asked to help abandoned animals as her farewell.
News Colombia.
Angela Mariño, A young Colombian woman who was fighting advanced cancer made the decision to agree to a euthanasia procedure and, with it, left one of the most moving requests in recent years. Instead of flowers, she asked that those who attended her wake bring food for dogs and cats, with the purpose of donating it to foundations dedicated to the rescue and protection of abandoned animals. His last wish became a gesture of deep love and empathy.
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Before her death, Ángela published a video in the company of one of her closest friends, in which she spoke calmly about the importance of being able to choose a “dignified death.” In the message he also reflected on the legacy he longed to leave: a call to empathy towards all living beings and human responsibility in the face of animal suffering. His words, full of sensitivity, touched the hearts of thousands of people.
“I want them to talk about the legacy that I would like to leave, and that is that they are not indifferent to the suffering of animals,” Angela expressed in the video that quickly went viral. Her request, far from focusing on herself, sought to ignite a collective conscience about the importance of respect and care for the most vulnerable creatures. Immediately, his message unleashed a wave of solidarity on social networks.
Angela’s story reached every corner of the internet. Users from different cities, even those who did not know her, shared her message, celebrated her strength and applauded the nobility of her last wish. For many, his farewell was an example of how kindness can transcend the earthly and become an act that inspires an entire community.
His decision also revived the national debate on euthanasia in Colombia, an issue that continues to generate conflicting positions. However, beyond the legal and ethical discussions, Angela’s case brought to the fore the value of dignity at the end of life and the right of each person to decide about their own farewell process.
Finally, Angela’s wake not only brought together family and friends, but also dozens of people who came with bags of concentrate, wet food and other supplies for animals. His legacy was reflected in every donation and every gesture of solidarity. In the midst of pain, his story left a profound lesson: even in the most difficult moments, an act of love can transform the lives of others and last long beyond death.
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