Eight-week statewide campaign aims to expand access to medical cannabis for veterans while commemorating a historic milestone in American history
[Casselberry, FL] — July 31, 2026 — As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, Veterans Cannabis Care (VCC), a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving veterans’ quality of life by providing free access to the Florida Medical Marijuana Program, has announced the launch of its “250 Veterans. 250 Years.” initiative, a statewide effort that will provide free medical marijuana card evaluations to 250 Florida veterans.
Beginning August 1, the initiative will take place over an eight-week period through a series of events hosted in partnership with Eden Curated Cannabis and Marijuana Express M.D. Events are expected to take place in Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Cocoa Beach, and Casselberry. The program will cover 100% of the costs associated with obtaining a medical marijuana card, removing a significant barrier to access for veterans seeking alternative healthcare options.
The initiative was intentionally designed around the nation’s historic milestone, with one veteran being honored for each year of American independence.
“For 250 years, generations of Americans have answered the call to serve this country,” said Robb Harmon, Founder of Veterans Cannabis Care. “As we celebrate this historic anniversary, we wanted to find a meaningful way to give back to the men and women who defended the freedoms we enjoy today. Helping 250 Veterans access medical cannabis is our way of honoring their service while supporting their health and wellbeing.”
The initiative builds upon Veterans Cannabis Care’s ongoing efforts to improve medical cannabis access for veterans. Since its founding, the organization has helped cover the costs of more than 1,000 medical marijuana cards for veterans, many of whom face financial barriers, lack of education, transportation challenges, stigma, or limitations associated with traditional healthcare systems.
Veterans commonly seek medical cannabis support for conditions including PTSD, chronic pain, sleep disorders, anxiety, and other service-related health concerns.
Demand for veteran-focused cannabis access programs continues to grow. Veterans Cannabis Care maintains a waiting list of veterans seeking assistance and expects all 250 available spots to be filled throughout the eight-week campaign.
Funding for the initiative is being provided by Veterans Cannabis Care through a partnership with Eden Curated Cannabis and Marijuana Express M.D., which have collectively committed over $19,000 to cover the costs associated with obtaining medical marijuana cards for participating veterans.
“Veterans have given everything for this country, and too many come home without access to care that actually helps them,” said Nelson Junco, Head of Operations of Eden Florida. “Supporting this program was an easy decision. We’ve seen what cannabis can do for pain, sleep, and PTSD, and we want every veteran who needs that option to have it.”
Veterans Cannabis Care is actively seeking additional sponsors, donors, and community partners to support veteran healthcare access. Additional funding would allow the organization to expand future programs and reach more veterans.
“Success isn’t just filling 250 spots,” Harmon said. “Success is creating a movement that ensures veterans have access to the support and resources they deserve. If we can help 250 veterans this year and bring in new partners, we can help even more in the years ahead.”
Veterans interested in participating can find registration details at: https://www.veteranscannabiscare.org/250for250/
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About Veterans Cannabis Care
Founded in 2021, Veterans Cannabis Care is a Florida-based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to improving Veterans’ quality of life by providing 100% FREE access to the state’s Medical Marijuana program. As the first organization of its kind in Florida, Veterans Cannabis Care covers the costs of first-time patient appointments as well as the state fees, removing financial barriers that prevent many veterans, especially those on fixed incomes or experiencing homelessness, from accessing cannabis as a safe, natural alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals.
Through its compassionate mission, the organization seeks to address the pressing mental and physical health challenges Veterans face, including chronic pain, PTSD, and depression. With nearly one in four unhoused Americans being veterans and suicide rates more than double those of non-veterans, Veterans Cannabis Care believes that cannabis can be a life-changing tool for healing, stability, and hope. Learn more at VeteransCannabisCare.org