On February 25, 1990, their average life took an alarming turn – every family’s worst nightmare became their reality. Terri collapsed while home alone with her husband. She was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnosed with hypoxic encephalopathy – a neurological injury caused by lack of oxygen to the brain.

The Schindlers’ battle for Terri’s life began in 1998 when her husband petitioned the court to remove her nutrition and hydration, which would result in her death. They endured court hearings, legislative battles, and three separate attempts to withdraw Terri’s food and fluids over the course of five years. Sadly, Terri’s courageous struggle, and her family’s tireless efforts to protect her, ended on March 31, 2005, when she succumbed to dehydration and starvation at the hands of a faithless judicial system and at the request of her husband.

Their valiant struggle to save the life of their daughter was played out in primetime and splashed across newspapers and magazine covers around the globe. During this time, Terri’s parents taught us what it means to love unconditionally and to defend life without reserve.

Remarkably, this was not the end of the Schindlers’ battle against the Culture of Death, but rather the beginning of their larger struggle to bring the truth about euthanasia to a largely uneducated and indifferent public. The Schindlers have put their pain and grief into action, helping save many lives and impacting countless others. In the years since Terri’s death, the Schindlers have continued to work together to build the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation in an effort to help other families save their loved ones from the same evil that took Terri from them.

Suzanne is the youngest daughter of Bob and Mary Schindler. After completing high school, she moved with her family to St. Petersburg, Florida. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business from the University of South Florida and then worked for five years as a stockbroker with TD Waterhouse.

During her family's long struggle to save Terri's life, Suzanne made countless media appearances, speaking on Terri's behalf and against the practice of euthanasia. Since Terri's death, she has dedicated her life to helping other families protect their loved ones from the same evil that took Terri's life. She now works for the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation which she, along with her parents and brother, Bobby, founded to combat the death culture that threatens our nation. Suzanne continues to speak to groups about the life and death of her sister, Terri, and works to assist families whose loved ones are threatened by euthanasia. Suzanne and her family have authored the book A Life That Matters (2006), regarding their decade long struggle to care for his sister Terri. Suzanne is also the co-host on America's Lifeline, a weekly radio program covering such topics as euthanasia, futile care and assisted suicide. She currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Michael, and daughter, Alexandra.

If you are interested to have Suzanne speak at an upcoming event please contact Terri's Foundation at (727) 490-7603.

After his graduation from LaSalle University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, Bobby moved with his entire family to Florida where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in meteorology from Florida State University.

Bobby's life took a dramatic and unexpected turn in February of 1990 when Terri, suddenly collapsed and was left with a profound brain injury. During the time when Terri's estranged husband sought court permission to starve and dehydrate her to death, Bobby was suddenly propelled into a life he'd never imagined. He spoke in defense of his sister's life on numerous national television and radio programs including Hannity & Colmes, Larry King Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, The Glenn Beck Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, The Today Show, Dateline NBC, the 700 Club, EWTN and many others.

Following Terri's tragic death on March 31, 2005, Bobby gave up his teaching job at Tampa Catholic High School and became a full-time pro-life and disability rights advocate. Since that time, he has spoken extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally, telling the truth about Terri's story that was largely ignored by the mainstream media, and challenging the public to educate themselves regarding the dangers of euthanasia. Bobby has also been asked to testify before state legislatures in Florida, Louisiana, California and Kentucky, as well as Members of Parliament in Canada concerning the protection of the medically vulnerable. He and his family have authored the book A Life That Matters (2006), regarding their decade long struggle to care for his sister Terri. Bobby is also the co-host on America's Lifeline, a weekly radio program covering such topics as euthanasia, futile care and assisted suicide. Bobby currently resides in Tampa, Florida.

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