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RIO Paralympic Contestant May Kill Herself After Winning Gold At The Games by SherDdon(m): 9:23am On Sep 13, 2016 |
Belgian champion from London 2012 considering euthanasia once she has competed in Rio The Paralympian with an incurable disease has revealed she is targeting gold at the Games in Rio – and may then go home to kill herself.wheelchair sprint champion Marieke Vervoort is one of the top hopes for a medal when the Paralympics in Brazil begin tomorrow after scooping gold and silver in London four years ago. Marieke Vervoort admits she is considering killing herself after the Paralympic Games But the 37-year-old from Belgium admits her life is growing so difficult she is considering euthanasia when she returns from the competition. Vervoort suffers from an incurable spinal disease which not only causes huge pain but has also damaged her mentally. Marieke Vervoort has spoken of considering euthanasia back home in Belgium She said: “I will stop my career after Rio. “I started thinking about euthanasia. Every day it hurts, some nights I do not sleep and after ten minutes’ sleep I have to train. “I train very hard even if I have to fight against my disease. I hope to finish my career on a podium in Rio. “I want everyone to have a glass of champagne in hand, and a thought for me. “I suffer greatly, sometimes sleeping only ten minutes a night — and still go for the gold. Marieke Vervoort is hoping to win gold in Rio 2016 in the T52 100m and 400m “Rio is my last wish. I train very hard even if I have to fight day and night against my illness. I hope to finish my career on a podium in Rio. “There is a chance to medal, but it will be very hard because the competition is very strong. “Then we’ll see what life brings me and I try to enjoy the best moments.” Euthanasia is legal in Belgium, providing someone has the consent of three doctors – and Vervoort has already planned her own funeral
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Re: RIO Paralympic Contestant May Kill Herself After Winning Gold At The Games by amazzinggrace(f): 9:31am On Sep 13, 2016 |
We all have our struggles but you have to admit that some are much worse than others |
Re: RIO Paralympic Contestant May Kill Herself After Winning Gold At The Games by Davash222(m): 9:34am On Sep 13, 2016 |
If una like make una twist the word to confuse me, all i know is that she wants to commit suicide, and the Authority should please try and help her. She seriously need help before she commits suicide. No be only Euthanasia. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: RIO Paralympic Contestant May Kill Herself After Winning Gold At The Games by SherDdon(m): 9:38am On Sep 13, 2016 |
amazzinggrace:Yea we have to thank God for life everyday |
Re: RIO Paralympic Contestant May Kill Herself After Winning Gold At The Games by oloriooko(m): 9:45am On Sep 13, 2016 |
so painful You do not know her pains except you are in her shoes Wish she could hold on a little longer maybe help will come |
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