{"id":1514,"date":"2019-04-26T21:48:59","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T21:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=135590"},"modified":"2019-04-26T21:48:59","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T21:48:59","slug":"hempmeds-and-echo-connection-to-sponsor-gala-event-supporting-neurological-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2019\/04\/26\/hempmeds-and-echo-connection-to-sponsor-gala-event-supporting-neurological-research\/","title":{"rendered":"HempMeds and ECHO Connection to Sponsor Gala Event Supporting Neurological Research"},"content":{"rendered":"
Medical Marijuana, Inc. subsidiary <\/span>HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> will sponsor the Harper\u2019s Heroes First Annual Gala in Dallas, Texas, this coming Saturday, April 27. The Hope4Harper Foundation is hosting this inaugural event to raise awareness for CDKL5 and fundraise for neurological research to help prevent and treat conditions like CDKL5. <\/span><\/p>\n Hope4Harper<\/span><\/a> was created in memory of Harper Elle Howard, the family\u2019s oldest daughter, who was born with CDKL5, a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder with fewer than 1000 cases worldwide. Her family started Hope4Harper and its accompanying Facebook page to share the family\u2019s experience with the hope of connecting with and helping other families in a similar situation. <\/span><\/p>\n It was through these connections that CBD was introduced to the Fischer family in Brazil, the first in the country to legally import CBD oil products for their daughter Anny. Separated by over 5000 miles, these <\/span>families finally met in person<\/span><\/a> at the Howard family\u2019s home outside Dallas. <\/span><\/p>\n Sadly, Harper lost her battle to CDKL5 on Jan. 8, 2016. Her family acted quickly to donate Harper\u2019s cells to neurological research efforts, including those of <\/span>Dr. Alysson Muotri at UCSD<\/span><\/a>. Dr. Muotri\u2019s team used Harper\u2019s living cells to grow \u201cmini-brains\u201d similar to Harper\u2019s to help them study neurological diseases like CDKL5. Harper\u2019s tissue is the first donation for research of CDKL5.<\/span><\/p>\n Harper\u2019s parents have continued to advocate for CBD: her mother Penny regularly speaks at events to reveal her family\u2019s story and the family host events to support neurological research. <\/span><\/p>\n Over the past 7 years, the family hosted the <\/span>Run4Hope Festival and 5K<\/span><\/a> charity run in their hometown. HempMeds\u00ae was a perennial sponsor of these yearly events, helping the organization reach its fundraising goals. <\/span><\/p>\n This year, Hope4Harper is hosting the Harper\u2019s Heroes First Annual Gala. This gala will pay tribute to everyone who has played a role in helping Harper\u2019s legacy live on. The event is free thanks to its many sponsors, including HempMeds\u00ae. Attendees will enjoy free food, as well as drinks, casino tables, and a prize raffle all to help fund neurological research. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to continue to support this non-profit organization and a cause that we hold so dear to our hearts,\u201d said Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. \u201cThe passion found at these events reminds us why we continue to educate and research the many therapeutic uses of CBD.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Researchers from both of the organizations studying Harper\u2019s brain and deep tissue \u2013 The Jensen Lab at Penn Medicine and the University of California San Diego Salk Institute Muotri Lab \u2013 will be in attendance at the event to present on how Harper\u2019s donation continues to make a significant impact on science.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAt HempMeds, we believe in doing everything we can to improve the health and wellness of all,\u201d said HempMeds\u00ae President Todd Morrow. \u201cIn addition to our education initiatives to help consumers learn about cannabidiol (CBD), we are honored to be able to support other educational events such as Harper\u2019s Heroes Gala, which assists in sharing important research information.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n HempMeds\u00ae is sponsoring the Harper\u2019s Heroes Gala alongside Medical Marijuana, Inc. charitable partner ECHO Connection. Founded on the three pillars of education, collaboration, and hope, ECHO Connection works to assist families and patients in accessing cannabinoid products, finding doctors, and more. ECHO Connection also provides research grants for medical research and provides cannabinoid products to families in need. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe Harper\u2019s Heroes Gala is my way of giving back to what hemp CBD products gave to Harper and continues to give to my family,\u201d said Penny Howard, mother of Harper and founder of Hope4Harper. \u201cWe want to continue spreading awareness of CDKL5 and the treatments available for those patients and their families. We are very thankful for our sponsors at this year\u2019s event, especially ECHO Connection who gave Hope4Harper its first-ever brain research grant.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Harper\u2019s Heroes First Annual Gala is scheduled for 6:00 pm at the Gas Monkey Bar N\u2019 Grill, located at 10261 Technology Blvd East in Dallas, Texas. More information about Harper\u2019s Heroes First Annual Gala can be found at <\/span>https:\/\/www.hope4harper.com\/harpersheroes\/<\/span><\/a> and attendees can RSVP for this free event <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n You can support causes like Hope4Harper through donations to ECHO Connection. You can give directly to ECHO <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n Visit the Medical Marijuana, Inc. <\/span>news feed<\/span><\/a> to get the latest from across our family of companies. Have you had a positive experience using CBD products from our brands, tell us your story <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Medical Marijuana, Inc. subsidiary HempMeds\u00ae and charitable partner ECHO Connection to sponsor Hope4Harper fundraising event this weekend. Medical Marijuana, Inc. subsidiary HempMeds\u00ae will sponsor the Harper\u2019s Heroes First Annual Gala in Dallas, Texas, this coming Saturday, April 27. The Hope4Harper Foundation is hosting this inaugural event to raise awareness for CDKL5 and fundraise for neurological […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1515,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-news","category-hempmeds"],"yoast_head":"\n