About the Foundation

The EKR Foundation is a volunteer-based organization inspired by the life of psychiatrist, humanitarian, and hospice pioneer Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. It’s in the spirit of embracing all of life — which includes death — that we further her mission and vision.

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The Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation

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Inspired by the life of psychiatrist, humanitarian and hospice pioneer, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.

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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ many contributions to her field include the groundbreaking book "On Death and Dying" (1969)

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Elisabeth’s Own Words

“When you learn your lessons, the pain goes away.”
“Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons.”
“Those who learned to know death, rather than to fear and fight it, become our teachers about life.”