Jacqueline Patterson, an individual named patient in the Data Quality Act lawsuit.

I know that medical cannabis patients and providers still face legal risks every day, but we are breaking down the barriers in Washington, DC that stand between legal patients and their medicine. Our new lawsuit, the possibility of Congressional hearings on medical cannabis, new scientific research, and a growing coalition for change are all pushing our issue in the right direction.

We are going to make a big difference for patients – if we have the resources we need to do it. It takes a lot of hard work and money to maintain this level of activity. The Data Quality Act lawsuit took one year of planning and two years of legal maneuvering to get to the filing day! Unlike other national organizations, ASA does not have grants or wealthy patrons. We rely on support from medical cannabis patients and supporters like you for our entire budget. It is crucial that everyone who believes in the work we do make a financial commitment to making it happen.

Will you please take a minute right now to visit our new web site and make a monthly pledge of support? Just $10, $15, or $25 per month makes a difference. You may also choose to make a larger one-time contributionto help us at this strategic moment. With your support, we know we have the money to keep operating and doing this important work.

Thank you for your generous support! I look forward to working with each of you this year.

Sincerely,

Steph Sherer
Executive Director
Americans for Safe Access

For more information about the federal lawsuit, visit the Data Quality Act section of ASA's website.

Americans for Safe Access is the nation's largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.