We are drawn here together by a man I met simply as Jason. Some of you know him as Mr. Hemp. Many of you know him as one of the visionary individuals who fought for and won cannabis freedom in the United States, and who continued to champion that freedom in Mexico.

I met Jason recently while we were working on a joint project that could have led to agritourism and the construction of hemp houses. But on May 18th, everything changed.

I walked into a shared kitchen on the property and found Jason unable to let go of the appliances as electricity surged through his body. Not completely understanding what was happening, I stepped into action.
I had no idea that day I would be saving a man’s life.

People who hear the story have called me a hero.
To me, it was simple: What else could I do other than help a person who was becoming, and continues to be, a very dear friend?

Every dollar raised will directly fund Jason’s emergency relocation, ongoing healing, and medical rehabilitation, this is to meet his needs while insuance and other systems are processed:

• • Medical Relocation and Travel: A flight to Colorado ASAP to access the care he desperately needs, as all local facilities in Hawaiʻi are no longer an option.
  • Temporary Housing & Transportation: Rent for a safe place to stay near the hospitals in Colorado, and reliable transportation to frequent appointments.
  • Retroactive & Ongoing Caregiving: Covering the cost of the full-time in-home care Jason has required for safety and essential daily activities since the incident in May, and funding a continued caregiving team moving forward.
  • Daily Living: Nutritious food and basic living expenses while he is physically unable to work independently.
  • Accessibility and Work Support: Jason’s professional career depends on his hands for the agriculture work, requires consistent computer interaction, and fine muscle control. Dedicated funding will secure an assistant to perform computing tasks and enabling him to sustain his technical endeavors and professional commitments.
  • Medical Expenses: Out-of-pocket medical bills, treatments, deductibles, and necessary rehabilitation supplies.
  • Assistive and Rehabilitation Equipment: Robotic arm devices (spanning from shoulder to hand) to assist with movement and specialized physical therapy as he works to regain mobility and function.
  • Mobility & Assistance Service Dog: Funding to acquire and train a service dog to help Jason safely navigate daily physical tasks while his arms and hands functions are compromised.