Medical Marijuana Week Is Over...But That Won't Stop Activists!

February 28, 2008

Recently, the medical cannabis community celebrated Medical Marijuana Awareness Week 2008. Thousands of patients, activists, and supporters like you participated in ASA's daily actions, generating letters to the editors, joining ASA as members, and meeting with elected officials. This was the sixth annual Medical Marijuana Week, held during the week of 2/15 to commemorate the passage of Proposition 215, California's medical cannabis law. Starting Medical Marijuana Week on Monday the 10th, ASA encouraged supporters to strengthen the movement and become members of ASA. Many of ASA's supporters became members throughout the week helping ASA raise just under $1,000! If you missed out on becoming a member, please visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeekMonday Next, supporters were urged to contact their U.S. Senators' district offices urge them to support research. Over a dozen groups nationwide dropped in on their Senators' offices on that day. Since then, medical cannabis supporters have continued to meet with their Senators' district offices. To find out how you can support medical cannabis research visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeekTuesday On Wednesday the 12th , two dozen activists used ASA's Action Center to send letters to their local news papers calling on their Senators to take a stand and support medical cannabis research. If you have not yet written a short message to your local paper visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeekWednesday to make your voice heard! On Valentine's Day, 35 patients and advocates met their condition-based union match. These individuals to their support for safe access a step further by joining one of ASA's seven different condition-based unions such as the Chronic Pain Union, HIV/AIDS Union, Seniors Union, etc. Become a member of ASA's condition-based union today! Visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeekThursday On Friday, ASA released its first annual National Field Report and gave supporters a look at the work and accomplishments ASA's chapters and affiliates had in 2007. After reading the national field report, nearly a dozen people contacted ASA saying they wanted to start an ASA chapter and/or become an affiliate. See what all the fuss is about! Visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeekFriday During Medical Marijuana Awareness weekend, ASA challenged supporters to walk their talk and circulate a new petition in their community. In just over a week, ASA has already begun to receive signature-filled petitions from activists. Join the momentum and download your state-specific petition today at www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/MMJWeekSunday Thank you to all the activists, chapters, affiliates, and supporters for making Medical Marijuana Week such a success! Let's keep this train rolling! Take Action today!