{"id":2969,"date":"2016-09-13T19:57:45","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T19:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=17416"},"modified":"2016-09-13T19:57:45","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T19:57:45","slug":"medical-marijuana-inc-s-subsidiary-hempmeds-sponsors-hope4harpers-fifth-annual-run4hope-fundraiser-texas-cdkl5-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2016\/09\/13\/medical-marijuana-inc-s-subsidiary-hempmeds-sponsors-hope4harpers-fifth-annual-run4hope-fundraiser-texas-cdkl5-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s Subsidiary HempMeds\u00ae Sponsors Hope4Harper\u2019s Fifth Annual \u201cRun4Hope\u201d Fundraiser in Texas for CDKL5 Research"},"content":{"rendered":"
San Diego, CA \u2013 Aug. 12, 2016<\/b> \u2013 <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a> (OTC: MJNA) announced today that its portfolio company <\/span>HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> is a top sponsor of <\/span>Hope4Harper\u2019s Fifth Annual Run4Hope 5K and Kids Fun Run<\/span><\/a>, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Josey Ranch Athletics Complex in Carrollton, Texas. <\/span>HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> donation of $10,000 will help non-profit organization <\/span>Hope4Harper<\/span><\/a> continue raising funds for CDKL5 and epilepsy research and further science and medical research into neurological disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re honored to have been part of the Howard family\u2019s journey and applaud Penny Howard\u2019s continued courage to share her daughter Harper\u2019s story, and continue her efforts to raise funds for critical medical research that will help other families around the world,\u201d said Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus. \u201cAs we\u2019ve seen time and again in legalization efforts across the nation, families of young children with special needs are helping drive the conversation around cannabis reform by sharing their stories.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Hope4Harper<\/span><\/a> was started by Penny Howard, a Dallas mom whose daughter Harper Elle Howard was born with a very rare, non-hereditary, life-threatening genetic disorder called CDKL5 epilepsy. The Howard family found out about <\/span>HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> Real Scientific Hemp Oil\u2122 (RSHO\u2122)<\/span><\/a> after weeks and weeks of research online and Penny Howard later became a spokesperson for<\/span> HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> of her own volition.<\/span><\/p>\n Sadly, Harper Howard passed away on Jan. 8, 2016, due to additional medical complications beyond CDKL5; however, Harper\u2019s bold spirit lives on through the family\u2019s decision to donate her 28-month daily cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil brain and a deep tissue sample to medical research. Harper was the first-ever brain and deep tissue sample donated to CDKL5 research in world history. <\/span><\/p>\n Harper Howard\u2019s donation is already having a profound impact on medical research for a wide range of neurological conditions under the guidance of University of California San Diego School of Medicine\u2019s lead stem cell researcher, Dr. Alysson Muotri.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, by posting the progress of her daughter Harper\u2019s journey on <\/span>Hope4Harper\u2019s Facebook blog<\/span><\/a>, she became the catalyst for the historic decision by Brazil\u2019s government to import <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s<\/span><\/a> RSHO\u2122<\/span><\/a> \u2013 and subsidize payments for <\/span>RSHO\u2122<\/span><\/a> under the Brazilian government\u2019s health care system.<\/span><\/p>\n On-site registration for the Run4Hope will begin at 7 a.m., the fun run will commence at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K will start at 8:00 a.m. Registration fees range from $25 to $40 per person. Proceeds will benefit much-needed research on rare genetic disorder CDKL5 and to support studies by Frances Jensen, M.D, epileptologist at the University of Pennsylvania, and Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., stem cell neuroscientist at the University of California, San Diego, where Harper’s deep tissue donation currently lives.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on Hope4Harper and the Run4Hope visit <\/span>here.<\/span><\/a> For more information on <\/span>HempMeds\u00ae<\/span><\/a> visit <\/span>https:\/\/hempmedspx.com<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n ###<\/span><\/p>\n About HempMeds\u00ae <\/b> About Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our\u00a0team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and\u00a0products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive\u00a0to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically\u00a0sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For details on\u00a0Medical\u00a0Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s portfolio and investment companies, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n To see Medical Marijuana, Inc.\u2019s video statement,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Shareholders are also encouraged to visit the\u00a0<\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc. Shop<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0discounted products.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as\u00a0defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section\u00a021E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created\u00a0by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events\u00a0and\/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and\u00a0uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties\u00a0and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of\u00a0Medical Marijuana, Inc. to be materially different from the statements made herein.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to\u00a0diagnose, treat or cure any disease.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n LEGAL DISCLOSURE<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the\u00a0United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). These companies do grow, sell, and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution\u00a0of medical marijuana-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is\u00a0a natural constituent of hemp oil.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Public Relations Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n Andrew Hard<\/span><\/p>\n Chief Executive Officer<\/span><\/p>\n CMW Media<\/span><\/p>\n 888-829- 0070<\/span><\/p>\n andrew.hard@cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.cmwmedia.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Corporate Business Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n Nicholas R. Massalas<\/span><\/p>\n Director of Business Development<\/span><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n OTC Symbol: MJNA<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free: 888-OTC- MJNA\u00a0<\/span>(888-682- 6562<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n www.medicalmarijuanainc.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/mjnainc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Investor Relations Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n EquiNet, LLC<\/span><\/p>\n Toll Free:\u00a0<\/span>(877) 964.6463<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Office\/Direct:\u00a0(858) 264-6500<\/span><\/p>\n Email:\u00a0<\/span>info@equinet.us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>HempMeds<\/span><\/a>\u00ae offers mainstream marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics for the cannabis industry. <\/span>HempMeds<\/span><\/a>\u00ae is a corporate portfolio company of <\/span>Medical Marijuana, Inc.<\/span><\/a> (OTC PINK: MJNA) and the Company’s exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company.<\/span><\/p>\n