“One person can make a difference, and every person must try.” John F. Kennedy 2017 marked the first year of operation for ECHO Connection. The work has been exciting because we know we change lives. We are so honored that 758 donors embraced our mission and helped to make our work possible, and we...
The letter “C” in ECHO is meant to signify one of the primary objectives at the heart of our effort to support families seeking the natural properties of cannabidiol (CBD) – Collaboration. Recognizing the strength and value of sharing experiences, ECHO established the ECHO Community, an inclusive online community of people who are considering or...
How much do you know about psoriasis, the chronic autoimmune disease that causes red, scaly patches on the skin? Every August, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month to better educate the public and raise awareness about psoriasis. Affecting approximately 7.5 million Americans, psoriasis is a relatively common sk...
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month, a worldwide effort to raise funds and support the 47 million people who are living with the irreversible progressive brain disorder. We welcome you to join us here at ECHO in paying tribute to the month-long event by learning more about the disease and taking action to help...
World MS Day is a global one-day event designed to bring the world’s multiple sclerosis community together to raise awareness and campaign for those affected by the often disabling demyelinating disease. Affecting 2.3 million people worldwide, multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders. In MS, the immune system eats aw...
We at ECHO would like to wish our friend and ECHO family member Sadie Higuera a happy birthday! Sadie reached a significant milestone earlier this month when she turned four years old. Sadie is the daughter of Brian Higuera, one of ECHO’s three Board of Directors. Ever since Sadie’s health has improved with cannabidiol (CBD)...
We welcome you to join us at ECHO as we use this month to learn more about arthritis, the leading cause of disability in the United States. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a national event organized by the Arthritis Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that’s meant to raise awareness about arthritis...
Calling all ECHO visitors, friends, acquaintances, and community trendsetters! We’re working diligently to supply a comprehensive list of resources on cannabinoids and their potential therapeutic effects. Our goal is to provide those who are pursuing cannabinoids with the medical research information they seek so that they can make the most i...
ECHO is proud to connect ailing children and families with the therapeutic and healing properties of cannabidiol (CBD), and in some cases, financial assistance. With the understanding that families often face special circumstances, we are committed to helping as many families as we can through our charitable organization. Those that join us as an E...
Over the last year, we at ECHO have been committed to the question: How do we best support families seeking the therapeutic properties of cannabinoids and cannabidiol (CBD)? We knew we had to assemble an all-star team of leaders to drive our development and growth so that we can achieve the biggest impact. With this...
ECHO is proud to provide assistance to special case families facing challenging health situations that can benefit from receiving cannabidiol (CBD)-based products, financial aid, or both. The amount and frequency of product donations and financial aid awards are handled on a case-by-case basis. Here’s the step-by-step process for applying to become...
Epilepsy Awareness Day, or “Purple Day,” is an international grassroots event designed to bring awareness to epilepsy and seizure disorders. Observed every year on March 26, Purple Day was created by 16-year old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada in 2008. Motivated by her own struggles with an epilepsy disorder, Cassidy wanted to help dispel...
