Join us for a night of comedy and awareness raising about access and use medical cannabis for veterans! 

When? May 20, 2023 - 5-11 PM with VIP Preparty, Live Comedy with National Acts, and VIP Afterparty!

Where? Off Cabot Theatre, Beverly MA 

About High Times for Heroes

The High Times for Heros Fundraiser is designed to support scaling up the iCount for Veterans project led by Patriots Helping Veterans (PHV) and the Cannabis Center of Excellence (CCOE). You can expect veterans, cannabis industry professionals, ancillary cannabis businesses, consumers and patients, comedy lovers, supporters of cannabis research and education at the event. This will be an evening of comedy to benefit veterans, cannabis research and spreading awareness. A full night of hilarious comedy acts ranging from local to national comedians. The event will be MC'd by Steven Briggs, a nationally known comedian.

iCount for Veterans led by the CCOE and PHV is a platform to engage veterans, cannabis, and CBD brands together to conduct research studies and educational programs. The iCount for veterans platform is engaged in ongoing research studies and this study is approved by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Institutional Review Board. Veterans sign up for the iCount for Veterans platform, take an intake survey, and access ongoing cannabis-focused research studies and education programs, geared for veterans. Current research study partners include: Undoo - a product to mitigate the THC experience, and Good Chemistry in Massachusetts, who is offering veterans cannabis products for evaluation. Your generous donations and contributions will help us successfully extend our mission to provide access and education for veterans related to cannabis. Donations are shared between the CCOE and PHV and are tax-deductible. 

The Cannabis Center of Excellence is a 501c3 non-profit and has a four-year running research and education partnership with UMass Dartmouth, conducting seven cannabis adult-use consumers and patients research studies, with research findings published in the literature. iCount for Veterans is a platform to engage veterans, cannabis, and CBD brands together to conduct research studies and educational programs. Dr. Marion McNabb is the President of the CCOE and has worked in the cannabis industry since 2017, has over 15 years of global public and digital health experience, and is a current appointee (2021 - 2023) to the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board, appointed by the Treasurer of Massachusetts. Learn more about the iCount for Veterans research study platform and ongoing research projects here: 

https://www.cannacenterofexcellence.org/veterans

Patriots Helping Vets’ is a group of patriots and Veterans whose ultimate goal is to introduce our Veterans to the benefits of horticultural therapy. To advocate for change in both state and federal laws for veterans' access to alternative medicinal therapies and to provide veterans with the resources, support, and education to live an improved lifestyle. 

Event Agenda:

5-6 PM - Pre-Show Networking Hour with Food and Drinks

6-8 PM - Comedy Show

8-9 PM - VIP Post-Show Networking Hour with Food and Drinks

9:00 PM + Offsite Afterparty Details Released at the Show

Sponsorship Options: 

$2500 Live, In-House Pop-up Comedy Stream with Steven Briggs! +$500 (optional) Booth at May 20 Event +Donation to CCOE and PHV. Sign up and pay here: https://buy.stripe.com/28o4k97rM7RngVy00g

Benefits: 

Product or Service Featured to an over 100K Audience reach per post/stream. Full editing video down to a YT video of full Pop-ups+ Shorts for use on social media accounts, stills.

Buy a Vet a Ticket! 

Our goal is be to sell out the show for veterans! You can buy a ticket for a veteran that you know or buy one for a vet that we can offer the ticket for free! $100- Ticket + donation to  buy a veteran a ticket, raffled off for veterans who are members of Patriots Helping Vets.

$10,000 Main Event Sponsor (1 slot)

• Main stage sponsor, 20 minutes of prime photo red carpet logo placement, logo is always in background at the event.
• Full social media and press release mentions, outreach.
• Shoutout of main sponsor on stage at the event
• Inclusion and shoutout on UCannB2B, CCOE, and Patriots Helping Vets Social Media.
• Join iCount for Veterans for a year as a research study partner and supporter and in all publications.
• Premium listing on UCannB2B directory and website for one year.

$2,500 Event Sponsor (4 slots) 

• Title sponsor, 20 minutes of prime photo red carpet logo placement, logo is always in background at the event.
• Shoutout on stage during the comedy event.
• Inclusion and shoutout on UCannB2B, CCOE, and Patriots Helping Vets Social Media. 
• Join iCount for Veterans for a year for as a research study partner and supporter and mentioned in all publications.
• Premium listing on UCannB2B directory and website for one year.

Pre-Show Sponsorship Options

$500 a Booth (6 slots):

• Booth space 3x3
• Logo Placement on banner and social media, website outreach.
• Event Media Placement on all materials and social media, press outreach

$1,000 a Booth (10 slots)

• Booth space 5x3
• Logo Placement on Banner and social media, website outreach.
• Event Media Placement on all materials and social media, press outreach
• Red Carpet Logo Placement on Photo banner and promotions at the event

$1,500 a Booth (3 slots):

• Booth space 5x3
• Logo Placement on Banner and social media, website outreach.
• Event Media Placement on all materials and social media, press outreach
• 20 Min Primary Red Carpet Logo Placement on photo banner and promotions at the event
• Steven Briggs Live shout out at the comedy event

Post-Show Sponsorship (VIP Bar, Food, and Networking Hour)

$1,000 Booth - VIP Afterparty

• Booth space 5x3
• Logo Placement on Banner and social media, website outreach.
• Event Media Placement on all materials and social media, press outreach
• 20 Min Primary Red Carpet Logo Placement on photo banner and promotions at the event
• Steven Briggs Live shout out on social media at the comedy event

$2,500-After-Party Primary Sponsor (1 Slot)

• Primary logo on the napkins, primary banner at the bar, Promo Materials
• Steven Briggs shoutout at the afterparty on live casts with primary sponsors
• Logo Placement on Banner and social media, website outreach.
• Event Media Placement on all materials and social media, press outreach
• 20 Min Primary Red Carpet Logo Placement on photo banner and promotions at the event

$2500 - Join iCount for one year to support veterans access and research. Join thenCCOE and PHV iCount for Veterans Research Study by offering products, discounts, and services with a special study price, donate products to PHV, receive feedback, press, marketing support, and outreach for veterans for one year. 

About United Cannabis B2B Network Group

UCANNB2B is an organization dedicated to helping the cannabis industry succeed. We provide market experience and industry-dedicated members with the expertise to help each other grow, excel, and benefit. Our members have access to each other through our network of business owners, industry experts, and service providers. We host monthly events and offer educational opportunities to understand the ever-changing landscape of the industry and its impact on businesses. Join us today and see how we can help you navigate the cannabis industry and drive success for your business! UCANNB2B is also the go-to directory and public resource for finding regional cannabis businesses, such as retailers, and cannabis-friendly businesses. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ucannb2b/