Keith Edward Messner • Navy • 1966 – • My dad❤️. Father of three. Petty Officer, second class. Served on USS Enterprise.
Michael R.W. Davies
Michael R.W. Davies • Navy • 1995 – 2020 • Michael Davies was petty officer in the navy who has discharged from the service in 2016. While his time with the service was short, he was very proud to be in the Navy, and the impact it made on his life and the lives of others around him has been unmatched. If you met Michael once, you remembered him for the rest of your life-some people just have that kind of magic. Please consider donating to Wreaths Across America to honor veterans like him and others.
Donald Christian Kopp
Donald Christian Kopp • Army • 1923 – 2020 • WWII •
Bronze star, American Defense Service Medal, Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal with two battle stars, WW II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge with Carbine, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle, Honorable Discharge.
Lindsey “Trey” Davidson
Lindsey “Trey” Davidson • Marines • 1961 – • Beirut Lebanon • Trey served in the Marine Corp from 1981-1987. He was a scout sniper, and served with the multi national peace keeping force in the Mediterranean.
William A. Henderson
William A. Henderson • Army • 1927 – 2001 • Bill Henderson, my Dad, served in the army in WWII. He worked as an orderly/cast man in an army hospital. He learned how to make and mold casts for injured Vets while recuperating from an injury of his own. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, and brother. He was loved by all and returned that love tenfold. Always up for an adventure, he and mom are on to their next one! He was, and is my Hero. He lays at rest, alongside mom at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Noel F Mattiello
Noel F Mattiello • Army • 1938 – •Noel Mattiello served in the Army 1962-1965. He was stationed in Germany as a member of the 4th Armored Division. He was honorably discharged with the rank of specialist.
Arthur Lyle Postance
Arthur Lyle Postance • Air Force • 1938 – 2005 • Cold War • My Dad was not only a USAF veteran but served in the Merchant Marines. He worked as a civilian for the Army until his retirement in 1994. He was patriotic til the end and always supported his fellow servicemen.
James D Smith
James D Smith • Air Force • 1963 • James enlisted in the Air Force right after graduating high school. During his tour of duty he was fortunate to travel to several countries while serving his own.
We proudly support Wreaths Across America
CARLISLE, Pa. (Nov. 1, 2023)- Organic Remedies, a medical marijuana cultivation and research organization based in south central Pennsylvania, is proudly supporting Wreaths Across America during a 6-week fundraising campaign to sponsor wreaths for veterans’ graves at three national military cemeteries in Pennsylvania. In 2022, Organic Remedies raised funds to sponsor more than 2,700 wreaths at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. As a Wreaths Across America corporate sponsor, Organic Remedies’ goal this year is to sponsor 4000 wreaths.
Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization founded in 2007, supports more than 3,700 locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and on foreign soil. Its mission is to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom. More than two million volunteers work throughout the year to raise funds and coordinate wreaths in the hopes that every veteran laid to rest across the country is remembered for their sacrifice for our country.
“Our team is passionate and actively engaged in raising funds to support this worthy cause. We truly believe that no veteran should ever be forgotten,” said Organic Remedies CEO Mark Toigo. “We’re proud to be a part of this tribute to all who have served our country, and we look forward to participating in the emotional wreath-laying ceremony in December.”
The company will raise funds through a grassroots campaign, including emails and calls to donors. Cash donations will also be collected at the company’s six Pennsylvania dispensaries in Chambersburg, Enola, Paoli, N. Pittsburgh, S. Pittsburgh, and York. In addition, Organic Remedies is contributing a portion of the proceeds of select OR products, available in medical marijuana dispensaries across the state, to support the sponsorship of WAA wreaths.
The campaign will support wreaths for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Philadelphia National Cemetery and National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Organic Remedies volunteers will participate in memorial ceremonies at each of these cemeteries, helping place wreaths on the graves of thousands of military service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
National Wreaths Across America day is designated as Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will gather at national and state military cemeteries across the U.S. to honor the fallen. Live wreaths will be placed at each grave. The fallen hero’s name will be stated aloud in a moment of remembrance. The public is invited to attend all ceremonies held across the country.
In 2022, Organic Remedies Sponsored More Than 2,700 Wreaths to Honor the Fallen at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
We’re Lighting the Sky Pink for our Annual “Take Your Top Off for Breast Cancer” Awareness Campaign
Our Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Campaign Supports the Important Work of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
CARLISLE, Pa. (Sept. 28, 2023)- Organic Remedies, a medical marijuana cultivation and research organization based in south central Pennsylvania, is proud to again support the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. PBCC is a local nonprofit that supports and serves Pennsylvania’s breast cancer survivors and their families through educational programming, legislative advocacy, and breast cancer research grants.
In recognition of the work that still needs to be done to eradicate breast cancer, Organic Remedies is removing the covers from the LED lights at its medical marijuana greenhouse in Carlisle, PA, to light the sky pink. This spectacular phenomenon will take place for one hour each Sunday evening in October. As the greenhouse covers are removed, the night sky will glow a vibrant pink for approximately a 50-mile radius. While the facility property is restricted to the public, many will be able to see this impressive display throughout the surrounding area.
“Breast cancer affects thousands of women and their families across Pennsylvania each year. We want to do our part to support women currently battling breast cancer and celebrate the heroic survivors who have won the fight,” said Mark Toigo, CEO, Organic Remedies. “Lighting the sky pink throughout the month not only demonstrates our commitment to this worthy cause, but also brings awareness to all who see this vivid display and will hopefully help us raise more funds to support women with breast cancer.”
During the month, Organic Remedies is offering select products to patients with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit PBCC. Donation jars will also be available for patients to give a cash donation to support PBCC. Patients can pick up free educational information and resources about breast cancer in the company’s six dispensaries.
“We exist to help the 14,000 women in Pennsylvania who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, to support the families of the 2,200 women who will lose that battle and to serve as a resource for the hundreds of thousands more women currently living with the disease. Our mission is to find a cure for breast cancer now…so our daughters don’t have to,” said Daniele Kockler, Community Outreach Coordinator, PA Breast Cancer Coalition. “We are delighted to work with Organic Remedies again this year to raise funds to help breast cancer survivors and their families. Thank you, Organic Remedies.”
Organic Remedies will also collect donations of women’s and men’s clothing, jewelry, purses, and scarves, for local nonprofit Pink Hands of Hope. Pink Hands of Hope operates a thrift store in Mechanicsburg, PA., and works hand in hand with PBCC to provide wigs, caps, clothing, shawls, knitted knockers, port pillows and many other items available at no cost. Collection boxes will be provided on Oct. 20, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at outdoor pop-up tents at each dispensary.
Cancer is one of 24 qualifying conditions approved by the PA Department of Health for medical marijuana therapy. Many women undergoing breast cancer treatment are finding relief through products available at Organic Remedies. For more information on medical marijuana therapies for those battling breast cancer, expert pharmacists are available for free consultations at Organic Remedies dispensary locations.
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About Organic Remedies
Based in Carlisle, PA., Organic Remedies cultivates, manufactures, and dispenses safe, effective medical marijuana products for certified PA patients. OR is advancing medical marijuana therapies through genetics, collaborative research, and superior patient care. Specially trained pharmacists and patient care consultants deliver a clinical approach for the utilization of medical marijuana that is patient-focused, collaborative and outcomes based. Dispensaries are located in Chambersburg, Enola, N. Pittsburgh, S. Pittsburgh, Paoli, and York. For more information, visit www.OrganicRemediesPA.com
Learn more about Pink Hands of Hope at pinkhandsofhope.
Learn more about the PA Breast Cancer Coalition at pabreastcancer.
