Upon hearing those treatment options, her parents went searching . And the only option was a medical cannabinoid oil treatment. Now their mission is to help other families gain education and access to medical cannabis and cannabinoid oil by meeting with President Trump.
Sadie’s father Brian, while conducting his research on treatments for epilepsy diseases, came across medical cannabis and initiated his search for places that would treat his daughter. Most doctors and clinics refused Brian and Sadie because she was only an infant.Eventually, Brian found a physician in San Diego which provided Brian hemp-derived CBD oil as a treatment for his daughter. After her first dose, the family immediately saw changes in their daughter. In just minutes Sadie’s eyes stopped twitching. After a second dose of the CBD oil, her entire body stopped twitching.
Sadie’s health had continued to improve. Just two months after receiving the hemp oil, Sadie went for her for a routine appointment with her radiologist. Her tests showed that her tumors were regressing. Even with the positive signs of curing her disease, Sadie’s doctors explained to Brian that cannabis treatments are classified as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning they are illegal because they have high abuse potential, no medical use, and severe safety concerns.
Dear President Trump
That is why Sadie’s parents are calling upon the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help connect them to President Trump to discuss changing this classification. President elect Trump has been vocal in the past about allowing states to create medical marijuana programs. As President, Trump will have the ability to influence drug policy on a national level. Removing cannabis and cannabinoid oils from Schedule 1 status will encourage and allow further research into its medical potential and increase nationwide access to medical marijuana.
The Higuera family has also started a campaign on Change.org to sign up as a supporter of their mission and on Twitter by using #SadieMeetsTrump.
About Schinzel-Giedion syndrome
Schinzel-Giedion syndrome is a severe condition that is apparent at birth and affects many body systems. Children with Schinzel-Giedion syndrome have severe developmental delay. Other neurological problems can include severe feeding problems, seizures, or visual or hearing impairment. Most affected individuals do not survive past childhood.
