Charlotte Figi

Life of Charlotte Figi:

• Born on October 18, 2006, with a twin sister to parents Paige and Matt Figi.
• Experienced first seizure at 3 months old.
• Suffered from Dravet syndrome, leading to 300 grand mal seizures weekly by age five.
• Began using CBD marijuana oil in 2012, initially known as Hippies Disappointment and later renamed Charlottes Web.
• Reduction in seizures from 300 a week to 2-3 per month with Charlottes Web.

Legacy of Charlotte Figi:

• April 7 declared Charlotte Figi Day in Colorado by Governor Jared Polis.

References:

• NBC News, April 8, 2020.
• CNN article by Saundra Young, August 7, 2013.
• The Associated Press article by Colleen Slevin, April 8, 2020.
• The New York Times article by Dave Philipps, August 23, 2014.
• International Business Times article by Hannah Osborne, June 20, 2014.

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