Comments on: UPDATED INFORMATION: More ways to get the helium hood kits http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/ Weblog of Derek Humphry, Founder of Hemlock Society Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:21:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: cwpetry http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10734 cwpetry Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:21:53 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10734 I'd like to provide feedback about ordering the helium hood kit from the GLADD Group. I mailed in my order on Monday, March 1, 2010, and received the kit on Saturday, March 6, 2010. My request simply stated I wanted to purchase a helium hood kit for which I'd enclosed a check for $60. The fast turnaround time may be due somewhat to the fact that I live in the same state as the organization itself, California. In any event, I was extremely pleased with the service offered by the group. I didn't have any problems with the USPS delivering the package. The kit was delivered in a plain white box with only the return and delivery addresses. There was no indication whatsoever as to what the box contained. I don't think you have anything to worry about re: delivery of the kit. NOTE: I have no idea how the kit might be described on a customs declaration. I can only assume that since no negative feedback has been posted from people ordering the kits from outside the US that they, too, didn't have any problems. Since I haven't seen it mentioned here, I'd like to point out that the kit includes the hood, plastic tubing (one long and two short pieces), and a T-joint, everything that Derek Humphry mentioned you'd need in his book and DVD. Now, all I need to do is order two party balloon kits and I'll be ready for when the time comes. Hopes this helps. Catherine P.S. I found the Final Exit DVD to be very helpful. While the book thoroughly describes the use of the helium hood kit and helium for self-deliverance, actually seeing someone (in this case, Mr. Humphry himself) demonstrating the process was very helpful. It's a simple case of a picture being worth a thousand words. I’d like to provide feedback about ordering the helium hood kit from the GLADD Group.

I mailed in my order on Monday, March 1, 2010, and received the kit on Saturday, March 6, 2010. My request simply stated I wanted to purchase a helium hood kit for which I’d enclosed a check for $60. The fast turnaround time may be due somewhat to the fact that I live in the same state as the organization itself, California. In any event, I was extremely pleased with the service offered by the group.

I didn’t have any problems with the USPS delivering the package. The kit was delivered in a plain white box with only the return and delivery addresses. There was no indication whatsoever as to what the box contained. I don’t think you have anything to worry about re: delivery of the kit. NOTE: I have no idea how the kit might be described on a customs declaration. I can only assume that since no negative feedback has been posted from people ordering the kits from outside the US that they, too, didn’t have any problems.

Since I haven’t seen it mentioned here, I’d like to point out that the kit includes the hood, plastic tubing (one long and two short pieces), and a T-joint, everything that Derek Humphry mentioned you’d need in his book and DVD.

Now, all I need to do is order two party balloon kits and I’ll be ready for when the time comes.

Hopes this helps.

Catherine

P.S. I found the Final Exit DVD to be very helpful. While the book thoroughly describes the use of the helium hood kit and helium for self-deliverance, actually seeing someone (in this case, Mr. Humphry himself) demonstrating the process was very helpful. It’s a simple case of a picture being worth a thousand words.

]]> By: hal9000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10733 hal9000 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:15:34 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10733 I got info about Gladd from Derek 2 years ago, but only passed it to others. I want to do that again, but need to be sure it's still valid. It would seem from this blog that it is. I assume one simply sends the $60, with a note requesting a "Helium hood?" That's it? Also, I found this helium tank. It's 15 cubic '. What is the shelf life of a tank like this? Would it keep for 3-5 years? Less? http://www.target.com/Disposable-Helium-Tank/dp/B000PGQ63O Thanks for all that you do. I got info about Gladd from Derek 2 years ago, but only passed it to others. I want to do that again, but need to be sure it’s still valid. It would seem from this blog that it is. I assume one simply sends the $60, with a note requesting a “Helium hood?” That’s it?

Also, I found this helium tank. It’s 15 cubic ‘. What is the shelf life of a tank like this? Would it keep for 3-5 years? Less?
http://www.target.com/Disposable-Helium-Tank/dp/B000PGQ63O

Thanks for all that you do.

]]> By: Samincanada http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10717 Samincanada Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:07:40 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10717 I'm in Alberta, Canada. Not worried about making or obtaining a hood. Having a heck of a time getting a helium tank. Does anyone know stores in Canada that sell the small disposable helium tanks? The only thing I have found to date are the large tanks at balloon stores and most stores are not willing to rent (have not phoned every last store in my city and area yet, so rental MAY be possible--just not looking good so far). I’m in Alberta, Canada. Not worried about making or obtaining a hood. Having a heck of a time getting a helium tank. Does anyone know stores in Canada that sell the small disposable helium tanks? The only thing I have found to date are the large tanks at balloon stores and most stores are not willing to rent (have not phoned every last store in my city and area yet, so rental MAY be possible–just not looking good so far).

]]> By: ergo http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10714 ergo Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:01:18 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10714 There has never been a complaint or a seizure by the US Postal Service for GlADD's product, which is packaged very discreetly. Anyway, there is nothing illegal about their work. ---------Derek Humphry www.finalexit.org There has never been a complaint or a seizure by the US Postal Service for GlADD’s product, which is packaged very discreetly. Anyway, there is nothing illegal about their work.

———Derek Humphry
http://www.finalexit.org

]]> By: nothingspecial http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10713 nothingspecial Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:23:35 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10713 I live in CA and I want to order the kit from Gladd Group but I am doubtful that USPS might not deliver it to my mailing address because of the material I am ordering. So can you please let me know whether I can get the kit safely from Gladd group without being checked by USPS ? I live in CA and I want to order the kit from Gladd Group but I am doubtful that USPS might not deliver it to my mailing address because of the material I am ordering. So can you please let me know whether I can get the kit safely from Gladd group without being checked by USPS ?

]]> By: ergo http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10695 ergo Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:09:04 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10695 GLADD is not ERGO a thousand miles away, but we know they turn around orders ASAP and airmail delivery is about a week in USA and ten days in the rest of the world. GLADD is not ERGO a thousand miles away, but we know they turn around orders ASAP and airmail delivery is about a week in USA and ten days in the rest of the world.

]]> By: ergo http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10694 ergo Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:04:51 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10694 ERGO is not GLADD, but we know they turn around orders as fast as possible, and Airmail postal delivery is about a week. ERGO is not GLADD, but we know they turn around orders as fast as possible, and Airmail postal delivery is about a week.

]]> By: lu http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10692 lu Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:09:54 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10692 I don't know how to thank you for the support and help you are to people like me. About how long can one expect to wait for delivery of the kit from GLADD? I don’t know how to thank you for the support and help you are to people like me.
About how long can one expect to wait for delivery of the kit from GLADD?

]]> By: ergo http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10688 ergo Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:15:34 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10688 The GLADD group in southern California supplies a helium hood kit in the mail for $60. (No Tanks.) Address: GLADD Group 3755 Avocado Blvd # 166 LA MESA CA 91941 To know how to carry out a justifiable self-deliverance to escape a terminal illness, a person needs to read 'Final Exit' 3rd edition, in paperback or ebook from www.finalexit.org/ergo-store The GLADD group in southern California supplies a helium hood kit in the mail for $60. (No Tanks.)

Address: GLADD Group
3755 Avocado Blvd # 166
LA MESA CA 91941

To know how to carry out a justifiable self-deliverance to escape a terminal illness, a person needs to read ‘Final Exit’ 3rd edition, in paperback or ebook from http://www.finalexit.org/ergo-store

]]> By: philly1 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2009/01/02/update-more-ways-to-get-the-helium-hood-kits/comment-page-1/#comment-10685 philly1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:06:57 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/?p=401#comment-10685 BILL WELLER, Could you please elaborate on your purchase? I mean, How did you place the order? Did you have to go there in person and place the order? If you could be kind enough to provide some more details, It would be great! Thanks BILL WELLER, Could you please elaborate on your purchase?
I mean, How did you place the order? Did you have to go there in person and place the order?
If you could be kind enough to provide some more details, It would be great!

Thanks

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