People Magazine: Weed The People Movie Trailer
Mar 15, 2018As marijuana use continues to become decriminalized across the United States, doctors, researchers and patients are pushing to make it an accepted part of cancer treatments. The new …
Articles
The Guardian: ‘I’m A Pot Evangelist’
Feb 20, 2018As more US states legalise marijuana, more women are stepping up to meet the need for weed. Meet the entrepreneurs cutting through the stigma. I …
The News Tribune: Former Overstock.com Executive Goes in New Direction
Feb 19, 2018Female entrepreneurs: Do you have an idea ready to become a business? Stormy Simon wants to hear it. More on that in a bit. Simon, …
WeedReader:
10 Most Interesting Females In Cannabis
Feb 12, 2018
It’s difficult to consume news media these days without getting a taste of cannabis. In just the past few months, Colorado passed $1 Billion in …
The Doctors:
Mom Credits CBD Oil For Saving Daughter
Dec 11, 2017
When doctors discovered that Sophie had a brain tumor when she was 8 and a half months old, her parents Tracy and Josh tried an …
Dope Magazine:
Can Cannabis Cure Cancer?
Oct 9, 2017
Cannabis is still a Schedule I drug, according to the federal government. Because of this classification it is deemed as having no accepted medical use, …
DOPE Industry Awards: Southern California 2017
Sep 19, 2017On Sunday, September 10, 2017, the most elite and influential people in the cannabis industry joined at The Majestic in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate …
The Morning Show
Treating Cancer In Kids
Aug 30, 2017
Tracy Ryan talks about her experience treating her daughter with cannabis oil and the surprising results. CLICK HERE to watch her interview.
MG Magazine:
CannaKids Founder & CEO Tracy Ryan to Speak at WORLDZ Summit 2017
Jul 21, 2017
Tracy Ryan will be speaking on the therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis for both pediatric and adult patients, and how the path has led her …
CURE Pharmaceutical Appoints CannaKids CEO and Cannabis Cancer Advocate Tracy Ryan to Advisory Board
Jun 27, 2017OXNARD, Calif., June 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CURE Pharmaceutical (OTCQB:CURR), (“CURE”), a leading disruptive drug delivery technology and pharmaceutical cannabinoid molecule development company, announced …
Fox Business:
Cannabis Mom CEO On Cancer Treatment Research
Jun 20, 2017
As the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition descends on New York City this week, it’s a good reminder that success in the cannabis industry …
The Huffington Post:
Wonder Woman Tracy Ryan Makes New Strides With CannaKids
Jun 20, 2017
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then each of the words for Tracy Ryan’s picture is worth $100,000. Mrs. Ryan is the CEO …
CannaKids & CURE Pharmaceutical Announce Research Collaboration with Technion Institute in Israel
May 31, 2017CURE Pharmaceutical (CURR), (“CURE”), a leading disruptive drug delivery technology and pharmaceutical cannabinoid molecule development company, announced today that the CURE and the CannaKids partnership …
The 420 Games in La La Land:
Medicate To Win!
May 24, 2017
The lazy stoner image was out the proverbial window when the 420 Games arrived at the beach by the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles …
CannaHealth Magazine
May 24, 2017It is CannaKids mission to help each patient to the utmost of our abilities, providing them with as much guidance as they need, with compassion …
Elevate Nevada Cover Story:
Saving Sophie
May 5, 2017
Tracy Ryan’s nearly five-year journey of hospitals, doctors and cancer treatments began on June 23, 2013 when an 8-1/2-month-old Sophie was diagnosed with a low-grade, …
CannaKids CEO Seeks Scientific Support for Marijuana’s Medical Uses
Apr 24, 2017BNN discusses medical uses for marijuana with Tracy Ryan, CEO of CannaKids, which touts the benefits of cannabis for cancer patients. Ryan’s daughter was treated …
MJ FitNut:
Our First 420 Games Experience
Apr 12, 2017
Closing out the crowd with a powerful and inspirational speech was Tracy Ryan with CannaKids. Tracy is the CEO of both SavingSophie.org and cannakids.org. She stepped …
CannaKids Announces Collaboration with CURE Pharmaceutical
Mar 8, 2017CURE Pharmaceutical (OTCQB:CURR), (“CURE”) or (the “Company”), a leading disruptive drug delivery technology company serving the pharmaceutical, biotech, veterinarian, nutraceutical and medical foods markets, today …
Telemundo:
Families Give Testimony About Medical Cannabis
Mar 7, 2017
Two families tell Chiquibaby how cannabis-based oil cured terminal illnesses that their children had. A completely pure and medicinal treatment that say they have no …
Telemundo:
Controversial Treatment and Its Benefits
Mar 7, 2017
We talk with Tracy Ryan, CEO of Cannakids, about the benefits of cannabis-based oil for children with diseases like cancer, epilepsy, autism, and many more.
Dope Magazine:
New Horizons For Cannabis Research
Mar 2, 2017
Before recreational cannabis was on the map, medical cannabis led the industry. Despite the numerous anecdotal accounts of cannabis’ success as a medicine, US research …
CannaMagazine:
The Pulse of the Industry
Mar 2, 2017
Louis Armstrong said it’s “a thousand times better than whiskey,” Willie Nelson calls it a “flower put here by God,” Bob Marley talked it up …
Huffington Post:
Cannabis – Removing The Stigma
Feb 6, 2017
Jutaporn B. Huesman Boy #Mama, Teacher at TheMilkinMama, Believer in Good This post is hosted on the Huffington Post’s Contributor platform. Contributors control their own …
Cannakids on Norman Reedus, his charity raffle, and the benefits of cannabis oil
Jan 25, 2017If you’re a fan of Norman Reedus, and quite honestly – who isn’t, then you’re already aware of the charitable spirit he carries. He has …
Weed For Kids, an American Mother’s Journey, and How Israel is Helping Cure Cancer
Jan 19, 2017Doctors didn’t believe that little Sophie Ryan’s tumor could be significantly reduced even with aggressive chemotherapy – so her parents began exploring alternatives. The story …
Green Flower Media:
Cannabis is Helping More Children Than You Might Realize
Jan 13, 2017
Tracy Ryan’s daughter Sophie was only eight months old when she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The parents were given one option: to treat …
The Joint Blog:
Norman Reedus Helps CannaKids Raise Thousands of Dollars
Jan 10, 2017
Norman Reedus, known for playing Daryl on the wildly popular TV series The Walking Dead, has joined forces with CannaKids in a fundraiser that has …
Weed News:
Join Walking Dead Star Norman Reedus In Supporting CannaKids
Jan 10, 2017
Like millions of folks around the globe, I am a huge fan of The Walking Dead, AMC’s post-apocalyptic-zombie drama. Good friends and I love to get …
The Weedblog:
Norman Reedus Supports CannaKids’ Pediatric Patients
Jan 9, 2017
When he’s not out fighting zombies, Norman Reedus, the famous Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead is out showing is support for cannabis treatment access for …
MG Magazine:
Norman Reedus Takes a Break from Slaying Zombies to Help Children in Need
Jan 6, 2017
While cannabis has been receiving attention as a safer alternative to alcohol and other recreational drugs, its greatest impact is in its ability to heal. …
Fan Fest:
Donate to CannaKids Pediatric Patients & You Could Win Signed Norman Reedus Merchandise
Jan 5, 2017
With the new year upon us, no time seems better than now to put some goodness out into the world in whatever ways we can. …
Lil’ Mamas:
Norman Reedus Supports CannaKids’ Pediatric Patients
Jan 5, 2017
Norman Reedus typically spends his days entertaining his fans slaying zombies as Daryl Dixon on the hit TV show The Walking Dead, but now he’s …
Dope Magazine:
Norman Reedus Supports CannaKids’ Pediatric Patients
Jan 5, 2017
Norman Reedus, known as Daryl Dixon on AMC’s The Walking Dead, is showing his support for CannaKids’ Pediatric Patients with a charity raffle! Fans are …
Marijuana Times:
CannaKids To Hold 2nd Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Event
Dec 6, 2016
When CEO Tracy Ryan’s daughter, Sophie, was diagnosed with a rare optic pathway glioma brain tumor at 8 1/2 months old, she knew there had …
Malibu Chronicle:
Improve Quality of Life
Aug 15, 2016
Tracy Ryan of Cannakids and Robert Davidson of CURE pharmaceutical Corp. have a wonderful energy about them. It is evident they are a progressive duo …
The Grass Class:
Killing Cancer With Cannabis
Aug 8, 2016
In this episode of The Grass Class, I speak to Tracy Ryan, who is the loving mother of a beautiful little girl named Sophie, and …
Cannabis.net:
CannaKids, Cancer and Kids
Aug 8, 2016
Cannabis.net talks to Tracy Ryan, founder of Cannakids.org: Prior to establishing CannaKids, what endeavors were you involved in? For the last 8 years, I’ve owned …
Santa Clarita Valley Signal:
SCV Cancer Advocates Participate in
National Cancer Moonshot
Jun 30, 2016
Local cancer survivors, advocates and leaders took part in a nationwide discussion Wednesday in the Santa Clarita Valley to form new alliances in an effort …
MerryJane.com:
Sick Kids and Cannabis Oil
Jun 14, 2016
As a parent, you will do anything to help your child! With so many harsh treatments and pharmaceuticals, and so little research being done to …
LA Weekly:
CannaKids Connects Sick Children
and Their Parents with Cannabis
Jun 8, 2016
When Tracy Ryan’s daughter Sophie was just 8 months old, doctors found a tumor in the newborn’s brain. Doctors told Ryan that the slow-growing optic …
The Kind Media:
Tracy Ryan Talks CannaKids
Apr 14, 2016
After her infant daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor, supermom Tracy Ryan dedicated a huge part of her life to educating herself on the medicinal powers of …
Dope Magazine:
CannaKids Helping Children Heal
Apr 5, 2016
California patient, Sophie Ryan, was just eight months old when she developed a twitch in her right eye. Her parents, Tracy and Josh Ryan, said …
The touchy subject of
Medical Marijuana and Autism
Feb 25, 2016
Let me start by saying recently I have had a few requests from some of you to write about some specific topics, of which Cannabis …
CCTR Presents: Tracy Ryan &
CannaKids Helping Save Kids Lives
Feb 26, 2016
CCTR interviews Tracy Ryan, CEO of CannaKids, an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality guidance, care, and cannabis medicine for seriously ill patients, particularly …
YouCaring.com:
Crowdfunding for Kids with Cancer
Feb 26, 2016
Receiving the news that a child has been diagnosed with cancer is absolutely heartbreaking for any parent as well as other family members and friends. …
MG Magazine: An Inspirational
Look at CannaKids’ Tracy Ryan
Feb 26, 2016
What if, out of the blue, your infant daughter was diagnosed with cancer? A rare brain tumor that may or may not turn malignant, that …
MyKidHasCancer.com:
The Tracy & Sophie Ryan Story
Jan 20, 2016
After the initial shock and disbelief of finding out your child has cancer dies down and you start to actually process that earth-shattering, life-changing information, the first …
The Stoner’s Cookbook:
Cannabis For Kids
Jan 7, 2016
One mother gives us a touching recount beginning with the birth of her daughter, whom she so obviously loves with all her being, up to …
LA Weekly:
State of Marijuana 2015
Jan 7, 2016
There are moments when you can feel the power of fate. That’s how it seemed a few days ago at the State of Marijuana 2015 …
Illegally Healed:
Patient Success Stories
Jan 7, 2016
“The cyst has decreased in size by roughly 75-80% and the tumor is almost gone!” Sophie Ryan was diagnosed with an optic pathway glioma before …
News.420 Nurses: CannaKids’
Monies For Funnies Fundraiser
Dec 23, 2015
On December 9 2015, the CannaKids foundation held its first ever Monies for Funnies Silent Auction and Comedy Fundraiser at The Parlor restaurant in Los Angeles. With the lovely comedienne Camilla Cleese as the …
MerryJane.com: CannaKids
Brings Comedians Together to Battle Cancer
Dec 17, 2015
Tracy Ryan and her husband Josh have been through a lot over the last few years. Their daughter Sophie was diagnosed with an Optic Pathway …
PROHBTD:
The Mom of a Cancer Survivor
Dec 4, 2015
Tracy Ryan describes Weed the People as “a compelling story about how this little girl has survived and overcome all the odds that have been …
PROHBTD:
The Story of Sophie
Dec 3, 2015
At eight and a half months, the doctors diagnosed Sophie with an optic pathway glioma brain tumor, and I created a page called Prayers for …
HypeHouston.Com: Ricki Lake
Takes on Cancer and Cannabis
Jul 21, 2015
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein are exploring the world of cannabis as medicine for children who are fighting cancer in their newest documentary, Weed The People. …
Cash Hyde Foundation: Cancer
Warrior Sophie Isabella Ryan
Jul 20, 2015
At 8 1/2 months old Sophie Isabella Ryan was diagnosed with an Optic Pathway Glioma, and sentenced to a 14 month chemo protocol. After learning …
National Geographic:
Cannabis For Kids
The Children Behind The Debate
Jun 19, 2015
More parents are turning to cannabidiol (CBD) oil, a cannabis extract with little or none of the psychoactive compound THC, to treat their children who have …
Huffington Post: Meet Some Of
The Kids at The Center of The
Medical Marijuana Debate
May 21, 2015
A new video by National Geographic is exploring the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) oil for kids who have cancer, epilepsy and other conditions, following three …
The Fifth Column News:
Families Are Right About The
Medical Properties of Cannabis
Jun 14, 2015
The movement to legalize medical cannabis is not rooted in the excuse to get high; millions of Americans are hoping and dreaming that the federal …
CNN:
Pot Can Treat Cancer in Kids
Nov 11, 2014
Ricki Lake’s new documentary highlights the benefits of using medical marijuana to treat children with cancer.
Huffington Post: Weed the People
Movie Looks at Children,
Cancer and Cannabis Medicine
Jun 18, 2014
What would you do if your child had a disease or condition that mainstream medicine couldn’t cure? What if you found a medicine that could …
Entertainment Tonight:
Ricki Lake’s Quest To
Legalize Medical Marijuana
May 28, 2014
ET Special Correspondent Jay Williams sits down with Ricki Lake for a one-on-one interview about her new controversial documentary project, Weed The People, for which she …
Yahoo.com: How Cannabis
Can Save Cancer-Stricken Kids
May 18, 2014
Filmmaker Ricki Lake introduces her new documentary project, “Weed the People,” which examines the medical usage of cannabis, particularly among families and children. Above, you …
Treating Cancer with Cannabis Oil:
The Story of Little Sophie Ryan
Jul 30, 2013
Our story starts with little Sophie Ryan when she was only 8 ½ months old. On June 23rd, 2013 she was diagnosed with an Optic …
United Patients Group:
Medical Marijuana and Children
Jul 29, 2013
These are the stories of different children, with different cancers, syndromes and conditions, from different parts of the country. Some are no longer alive. Some …
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