Charlotte Figi tribute concert raises $250k in her memory

A tribute concert to celebrate the legacy of the little girl who inspired the CBD movement has raised over $250,000 in her memory.

Over 50,000 people worldwide tuned into the virtual rock concert to celebrate the life of Charlotte Figi, on Wednesday 7 April.

The day, which marks the one-year anniversary of her death, is now officially proclaimed as Charlotte Figi Day in her home state of Colorado in the US, following a campaign by loved ones last year.

Charlotte Figi passed away on 7 April, 2020

Charlotte, who suffered from a severe form of intractable epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome passed away on 7 April 2020, at the age of 13.

After she began taking CBD oil, produced by Colorado growers, the Stanley brothers – who had been cross breeding a strain high in CBD and low in THC – she saw a significant decline in her seizures and began to lead a relatively normal life, eating, playing and connecting with other children. 

Despite the odds stacked against her she continued to thrive, outliving the predictions of doctors by five years, thanks to what would become known as Charlotte’s Web CBD.

She later became a symbol of the possibilities of CBD and an inspiration for thousands, after CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta told her story in the renowned documentary ‘Weed’.

Loved ones of Charlotte Figi celebrate her legacy at Roc the Rock

Realm of Caring (RoC) a nonprofit organisation co-founded by Charlotte’s mum Paige Figi, organised the Rock the Roc memorial as a way to “celebrate her legacy” and raise funds to continue its work helping other patients to access cannabinoid therapies.

The concert featured music from the Avett Brothers, Jason Mraz and Michael Franti, as well as an appearance from Dr Sanjay Gupta and tributes from supporters across the world.

You can still donate via www.realmofcaring.org

Rock the Roc is available to watch on YouTube.