We're happy you're interested in sharing your story and we're here to help. When you've completed your written story or uploaded your recorded video, please paste that into the form provided here on the right --->

This can be difficult because we can have many reasons why this is such an important issue. But don’t worry, you can send in as many stories as you’d like. If you get stuck, we are here to help you! The form allows you to request assistance.

IMPORTANT - Do not self-incriminate, reference use of THC >.3% inside NC unless necessary for your story (e.g. experiences related to enforcement)

STORY IDEAS:

• Why is cannabis law reform important to you?

• What would be different about your life if you had access to all high quality, affordable, labeled cannabis products?

• How might legal cannabis help a family member?

• Experiences in states with legalized marijuana

Video Information:

We prefer you not say your name, but it's up to you whether you show your face.

These videos need to be short to have an impact (<1 minute). This will also help you craft and refine a short script that you can reuse every time you are in front of a candidate in this important election year.

1. Think about one idea that you want to get across to anyone who would learn about why cannabis legalization is important to you.

2. View our example video

3. Draft a script. You won’t necessarily read it word for word but it will certainly help to gather your thoughts before pressing record. Here is a sample:

“Hello I’m from NC” (DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR NAME or further define your location, unless necessary for your story. At best, this wastes a few seconds and at worst, allows for additional bias) 5 seconds

“Cannabis legalization is important to me because… “ OR “My story began when ……(tell your experience, your symptoms, how your life is affected) 35 seconds

4. Practice, Revise and Record – must be less than 60 seconds in length

5. Re-record as needed! No biggie.

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