MindFreedom has contacted Ray’s state and federal elected officials, including US Representative Keith Ellison, to ask about Ray’s campaign against his ongoing involuntary electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT. MindFreedom has not heard back from Rep. Keith Ellison. Name: Keith Ellison, US Representative for Ray Sandford City/State: Office is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Connection…
One of the largest Christian denominations in the USA is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA]. Their six regional districts in Minnesota, called Synods, own the agency that provides general guardianship to Ray Sandford. Name: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] Located: Headquarters is in Chicago, but of course, since they are one of…
The individual appointed by the court to oversee Ray Sandford’s forced electroshock is Terri Bradley. Ms. Bradley acts as “guardian ad litem” for Ray, that is, Ms. Bradley is the court agent specifically in charge of the issue of Ray’s forced electroshock. Ms. Bradley works for a small guardianship company, Midwest Guardians And Conservators Inc…
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty could at least express concern about the ongoing involuntary electroshock of Minnesota citizen Ray Sandford. Hundreds of people have contacted the office of Gov. Pawlenty. Unfortunately, his office has actually supported the “safety and legality” of Ray’s forced electroshock. Name: Governor Tim Pawlenty City/State: Saint Paul, Minnesota Connection to Ray’s case: Governor Pawlenty could…
The CEO of the hospital chain where Ray Sandford receives his forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is Richard R. Pettingill. Allina owns Mercy Hospital, where Ray receives his involuntary ongoing maintenance outpatient electroshock. Name: Richard Pettingill, Allina CEO City/State: Minneapolis, MN Connection to Ray’s case: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of the enormous Allina Hospitals and…
Info Comité Pare-chocs is holding a gathering on Mother’s Day to protest ECT, highlighting the fact that it is used much more frequently on women than on men. What Social Event When May 09, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM Where Montreal, Quebec, Canada Contact Name pare-chocs@hotmail.com Contact Phone (514) 525-5060 Add event to…
Info Uganda WNUSP activities in Uganda. Conference Photograph – 16 March 2009 (Click on photo to enlarge.) Standing from right are: John MacCarthy, MindFreedom Ireland; Jeff Makana, MindFreedom Kenya; Dan Taylor, MindFreedom Ghana; Jolijn Santegoeds, Mind Rights, The Netherlands; Moosa Salie, Co-Chair WNUSP, South Africa; & Marissa Guillen, FUCOPEZ, Costa Rica. Squatting from left…
The head of one of the biggest Lutheran denominations in the world is Bishop Mark Hanson, who leads the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA]. ELCA could be an ally for Ray Sandford to stop his forced electroshock, but is taking a neutral position. Name: Bishop Mark Hanson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] City/State: Headquarters is…
It’s time for the State of Oregon to take a stand about pharmaceutical corporation corruption. Nationally, more and more revelations are emerging about how this scandal, especially by leadership from US Senator Grassley (R-Iowa). Here in Oregon, Representative Carolyn Tomei has take the lead to pass a bill on the State level that is similar…
Again, today, 25 March 2009, Ray has another forced shock, and we’re beginning to see the big picture. It’s Wednesday mornings like this that we at MindFreedom especially think of Ray. He’s now on an “every three week” forced electroshock schedule. We’re beginning to see the “big picture” about Ray’s forced electroshock. When we fought…