Charlotte Fiji has died at age 13 from COVID-19. She is the #1 reason why medical marijuana is legal in the U.S. today.
Today we mourn the loss of a little girl who did more in the fight to legalize medical marijuana than anyone else in history.
If you are a patient, caregiver or professional in the cannabis industry, you owe a debt of gratitude to Charlotte Fiji and her parents. They gave medical pundits, politicians, patients and parents permission to accept medicinal marijuana as a legitimate treatment for her epilepsy well over a decade ago. Her parent's epic battle to make medical marijuana legal for her and others transformed how many in society viewed Cannabis.
Charlotte Fiji is the reason for the low-THC, high CBD strain named Charlotte's Web. Her story was featured in the award-winning CNN series WEED hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
The following is Charlotte's harrowing and inspiring story, written by her mom:
R.I.P. Charlotte Fiji. What a magnificent impact you made in 13 short years. May we do our part to live up to your legacy.
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