You probably know Marshall Fritz -- the highly esteemed founder of the Advocates for Self-Government. You may not have heard about his serious health problems.

We am sad to report that Marshall has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Doctors give him 6-20 months to live, with a 50:50 chance of living one year.

As of this update  (July 9, 2008), Marshall is feeling quite well -- and he's in excellent spirits!

The Advocates sponsored a wonderful dinner, reception, and celebration on May 3, 2008. Video of the celebration  -- including a great speech by Marshall -- will be available soon. There was a really neat barbecue in Fresno on June 7, and the Alliance for the Separation of School and State had a wonderful dinner on June 21st. We'll post pictures soon.


Read Marshall’s thoughts about his illness, read his “Bucket List,” and more, at his new Web site.

To send a message to Marshall, post it at his Guest Book.

See a really cool slide show of Marshall and the Advocates.

Find out more about Marshall.