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George Hendrickson and his family were counting on South Dakota voters to legalize medical cannabis in November.
So the news Wednesday that a ballot measure they supported failed to collect enough valid signatures to make it onto the ballot came as a blow.
Hendrickson's 3-year-old Eliyah has a rare form of intractable epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome. They've traveled to Colorado to seek treatment there, but the trip is expensive and travel is difficult and has to be done in stages because of Eliyah's condition.
"It was a little sad to hear," Hendrickson said.
He was among the people who helped circulate the campaign's petitions. He said petitioners worked to make sure signatures they receive for valid.
Hendrickson said Eliyah's condition has worsened in recent months. He was released from a stint in the hospital this week. The family is still considering relocation.
"I shouldn't have to," Hendrickson said. "We should have the kind of care in this state that is afforded in about half the other states in this country."
A flicker of hope remains. A bill, SB 167, was introduced Thursday in the State Senate that would legalize "the compassionate use of medical cannabis."
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: South Dakota Family Saddened By Medical Marijuana Setback
Author: Mark Walker
Contact: Argus Leader
Photo Credit: Joe Ahlquist
Website: Argus Leader
So the news Wednesday that a ballot measure they supported failed to collect enough valid signatures to make it onto the ballot came as a blow.
Hendrickson's 3-year-old Eliyah has a rare form of intractable epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome. They've traveled to Colorado to seek treatment there, but the trip is expensive and travel is difficult and has to be done in stages because of Eliyah's condition.
"It was a little sad to hear," Hendrickson said.
He was among the people who helped circulate the campaign's petitions. He said petitioners worked to make sure signatures they receive for valid.
Hendrickson said Eliyah's condition has worsened in recent months. He was released from a stint in the hospital this week. The family is still considering relocation.
"I shouldn't have to," Hendrickson said. "We should have the kind of care in this state that is afforded in about half the other states in this country."
A flicker of hope remains. A bill, SB 167, was introduced Thursday in the State Senate that would legalize "the compassionate use of medical cannabis."
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: South Dakota Family Saddened By Medical Marijuana Setback
Author: Mark Walker
Contact: Argus Leader
Photo Credit: Joe Ahlquist
Website: Argus Leader