Man no longer considering medically-assisted death following outpouring of support

Just over a month Amir Farsoud's first shared his story about considering medically-assisted death over homelessness, he tells Cynthia Mulligan a GoFundMe that raised over $60,000 and an outpouring of support will allow him to live.

[elizabethdegroot]

What a horrifying world we live in. I’m so glad he made it through this. I hope others can as well. From America, I am praying for all of you.

[andreadawngilpin]

I was on ODSP for years and finally got off it in 2019 with the help of someone close to me. Without that person's help I don't know where I would be now.

Living on ODSP was a depressing and alienating experience. It felt like a trap that I could never get out of.

I wish the rates would increase so people can participate in life and have secure and safe housing, and access to adequate clothing and food.-- Money really does have a profound affect on physical and emotional health.

[leahstewart]

NOW THAT'S A LITTLE GOOD NEWS! 😇😊🥰 THANK

[im_giogaudet]

Good bless all of you who show kindness and help ..
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING WORLD A BETTER PLACE 🙏 ❤️ 💕

[Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

I’m really happy for this guy, but clearly it never should have come to this

[TraceyMush]

Thousands others in this same boat. *Many* of us are not cut out for living on the streets. Ontario has made low income people homeless.
Canada is broken.

[raxalx]

Tears of joy that this man's life was saved by our beloved Canadian citizens ❤️❤️🇨🇦, and tears of sadness that this is happening in our beautiful Canada💔🇨🇦, never did I imagine that death would be the only way out for a Canadian citizen with a government that donated millions to dumb causes and celebrities. . if this made you sad and angry then start shouting it at the rooftop ... this isn't normal!!!! Step down (you know who you are) you have single handedly ruined this country, I don't understand how you don't feel ashamed that this is where you lead your people to do, but hey why don't you pass around another mega pint of taxes 🍺🤑

[halcyonzenith]

It's too bad we can't help everyone in this situation, there's thousands more people like this but they weren't lucky enough to get the public spotlight.

I hope this man can get enough happiness out of his life that is left to make it worth the pain he suffers every day.

[mandyp.]

Thank 😊 you to everyone who cared. You changed this man's life!!

[Shado]

Happy for him, but how sad that a person must rely on the goodwill of others in order to survive. What a failure of the government

[paulinecallahan]

I remember watching the first piece that aired could not believe this is actually happening in Canada when we're giving millions away to others countries. We should be helping Canadians FIRST. Like others commented this is just 1 person thousands more are living hopeless in poverty. Who will help them?

[hajaga]

Provincial government must do more to help seniors and people like this gentleman. Perhaps Cynthia can take this issue to the big boss Trudope and ask him how he gives away billions to others, but nothing for the poor in this country that has paid those taxes.
Who am I kidding Cynthia or any other news reporter won’t dare to bother big boss Justine with such ridiculous questions. Justine is the man of no flaws in the eyes of the media.

[wendyturner]

Crying shame that anyone feels this helpless. God bless. 🌹
His smile says it all. Hope rent control comes quickly.
Let him keep a little nest egg.

[daisyrocky]

His story is heartbreaking. I'm glad people like Effie stepped up to help.

[Darkside-tobs]

still are many good and decent people in this country, it's unfortunate that none are in politics

[sandywater]

MY HEART IS SO FULL GOD IS SO GOOD AND MAY HE BLESS THE LIVES OF ALL THE PEOPLE THAT DONATED

[adrianarizo]

Instead of letting them die. Support them as a community.

[Simplydeliiousmeals]

Sending love ❤ to him and all that contributed to put this smile on his face and give him his life back!

[Bombshellsonwheels]

This man deserves the world ❤I am sending so much love

[matjensen]

Im so happy for him. When i first saw his original story i cried for him. I am suffering still from my own problems but im very glad for him.