2023 Main Sponsorship | Terpene Warehouse, supported by Advanced Nutrients and Weedmaps

 In a touching tribute, Nothing But Fire proudly bestows upon Joey's mother the inaugural Global Contribution Award for her unwavering dedication to the Autism & Cannabis Community. This honor will be presented at The 2nd Annual Nothing But Fire Competition scheduled for September 9th, 2023. For those interested in delving deeper into Joey's impactful journey across the globe, further information can be found at UF4A.ORG .

 Joey stood as a stalwart advocate for Master Cultivators, bearing the banner for one out of the 17 households in the United States. His focus lay in states where medical marijuana laws catered specifically to families dealing with autism and special needs. Through his efforts, these families gained safe access to cannabis as a legitimate treatment avenue. Despite his nonverbal nature, Joey's influence reached far and wide, spanning from California to Israel. His success story with this treatment resonated deeply, leaving an indelible mark on families' lives. Credit for his achievements was attributed by his mother to the master cultivators who, through their brands and genetics, upheld the values of "pro-life." Tragically, Joey's life was cut short in 2018 due to complications arising from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, second to his autism. Nonetheless, his legacy endures as a symbol for those who championed his cause in the cannabis industry, garnering attention from local news outlets to prominent platforms like Good Morning America and Fox News. For more information UF4A.ORG 

Los Angeles, CA - December 18, 2023 - On the 16th of December, 2023, a heartwarming collaboration unfolded as Michael Kobayashi from Nothing But Fire, Brandon Petteway representing Apple Monkey, President Cesare Bonventre and Chief Business Officer TJ Ryan of Terpene Warehouse, The Mini Donut Bar Company, and Arturo Rivas, Rafael Valdez, Edsel Ortega, joined forces with Mieko Hester-Perez, a distinguished board member at the Long Beach Aquatic Therapy Wellness Center, affectionately known as "Pools of Hope." 

 In a collective endeavor, these community-focused entities made a substantial impact by distributing over 2,000 toys, providing meals to more than 200 families, and delivering Christmas trees and wreaths from Rudy's to local residents in Long Beach. The event garnered the presence of Mayor Rex Richardson, acclaimed actor Lyriq Bent, Pat Dixon, Director of Pools of Hope, and her senior staff member Shamar Banks, along with more than 60 dedicated Christmas Elf volunteers.

 The collaborative initiative left a lasting impression, evident in the heartfelt gratitude expressed by recipients during the toy distribution. The toys were generously donated by supporters who contributed to Nothing But Fire's TOY DRIVE event at Station 1640 in Hollywood. Special recognition goes to The Standard Brand, DIME, Presidential, Just J, Pistol Whip, Zatix, Royal Blunts, RYUJIN, and The Originals for their valuable contributions.

Pools of Hope is known as the premier provider of aquatic and wellness programs. They are dedicated to providing the community with access to therapeutic aquatic programs to improve their health and quality of life. To achieve this goal, They offer life-changing aquatic and wellness programs to the community. 

 As the challenges faced by families increase, the event organizers observed lines of families and cars extending into nearby cities. Recognizing the growing need, Mr. Kobayashi emphasized the responsibility to "Pay it Forward," stating that next year, they plan to do more and involve more companies, given the scarcity of centers like the one at Pools of Hope.

Pools of Hope, celebrating 60 years of community service, continues to support special needs families, seniors, and military veterans through its aquatic programs. Participating in this event was an honor, and looking ahead, the Nothing But Fire team and their business allies have already committed to surpassing their donations in 2024.

For more information about the participating organizations and their ongoing efforts, please visit their respective websites.

- Nothing But Fire: nothingbutfirela.com

- Apple Monkey: applemonkeylife.myshopify.com

- Terpene Warehouse: terpenewarehouse.com

- The Mini Donut Bar Catering: Instagram @theminidonu | 

- Long Beach Aquatic Therapy Wellness Center (Pools of Hope): caaquatictherapy.com

The organizers express their deepest gratitude to all the donors, supporters, and volunteers who made this impactful event possible, spreading joy and warmth to the Long Beach community during the holiday season.