Satori is partnering with HeroGrown® to get quality, affordable cannabis into the hands of Vermont Veterans. HeroGrown® is a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for veterans’ access to cannabis as a safe alternative to prescription drugs. Inspired by their mission, we’ve developed our Hero Grown strain.
Not only is this product superb in quality, but every purchase supports a larger mission: $1 from each sale in November will be donated back to Hero Grown and $1 will be donated to a charity that supports our veterans.
HeroGrown® began working with the Veteran community of Colorado in 2014 by providing them access to free cannabis products. With a core mission of helping Veterans and First Responders utilize cannabis as an alternative form of medicine, HeroGrown®has donated over $2 million annually and $15 million over the past 10 years.
HeroGrown® was founded by Roger Martin and Nick Martin, a father and son team devoted to easing the suffering of military veterans. In 2010, the Martin brothers were making their mark in California as medical cannabis advocates and cultivators. Their father, Roger, was a retired U.S. Army veteran and former law enforcement officer. Roger was also battling a severe addiction to drugs prescribed by the VA for his service-related health issues. When his sons suggested trying cannabis as an “exit” from prescriptions, Roger’s antiquated misconceptions about cannabis made him hesitant. But recognizing the toll the deadly opioids were taking on his body, he finally gave in and accepted help. With the support of his sons and their high-grade cannabis, Roger was able to detox from Oxycontin and Ambien. He credited cannabis with providing him a new lease on life.
Troubled by encounters with veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and other serious medical conditions, the family began giving their medical cannabis to veterans in 2011. In 2014, Nick decided to relocate to Colorado and formalize their efforts, incorporating the nonprofit Operation Grow4Vets. Later that year, the group made national headlines by holding the world’s first cannabis giveaway event for veterans. Over the next several years, Grow for Vets gave away millions worth of free cannabis to veterans, worked to change laws, and helped lay the foundation of the legal cannabis industry. In 2018, the group became HeroGrown Foundation and began providing assistance to first responders and medical workers as well as veterans.
Founded in 2010 and dedicated to supporting post-9/11 combat-injured Veterans nationwide. Focused on promoting emotional wellness, physical health, and positive community connections, Catch A Lift helps Veterans rebuild their lives and achieve long-term success.
Through personalized fitness and nutrition programs, peer support networks, and a commitment to overall wellness, Catch A Lift empowers Veterans to regain strength, purpose, and balance. These programs are tailored to each vet and their personal needs. They have led to transformative results, including weight reduction, improved sleep, healthier relationships, reduced reliance on prescription medication, and enhanced quality of life. Additionally, Veterans receive gym memberships and in-home gym equipment to support their physical fitness goals.
Lynn Coffland created the foundation in honor of her brother, Army CPL Chris Coffland, who tragically lost his life In Afghanistan in 2009. Catch A Lift is a living testament to Chris’s legacy, embodying his strength and dedication to others.
We thank Lynn and her team for their unwavering support of our heroes. To learn more about their mission, visit https://catchaliftfund.org/.
Within Vermont, Catch a Lift has helped and supported 10 combat veterans. We encourage our Vermont Veterans to apply for their program through their website using this link: https://catchaliftfund.org/apply/. The 2024 season is full, and applications are closed, but they will be accepting new applicants on February 3, 2025.
