// Who They Are
Cannabis patient advocate and father of Silas, a child with severe epilepsy who was having 2,500 seizures per month and was not expected to live past age 10. Met Wade Laughter through local cannabis advocacy when Nevada County attempted to ban outdoor growing. Through the Colladrius Network, developed personalized cannabis medicine that reduced Silas's seizures from 2,500/month to one in four years. Silas celebrated his 18th birthday on May 20, 2025 and graduated high school. Forest continues to help approximately 20 families with severely ill children.
// Notable Quotes
" Wade was logistics. I wasn't in the cannabis community... he just started making phone calls, introducing me to people, making connections. "
" What made him exceptional was that he gave in a truly unique way that had zero expectations attached to it. "
" Without expectation, resentment doesn't grow, anger doesn't fester, and you have peace. "