Cheryl Miller (activist)

Cheryl Miller (1946 – June 7, 2003) was a multiple sclerosis patient and medical cannabis rights activist who committed civil disobedience at Congressman Jim Rogan's office[1] and in front of the office of former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr. During Barr's unsuccessful re-election bid, she made a television appearance criticizing his medical cannabis policy.[2]

She and her husband received the Peter McWilliams Memorial Award [] for Outstanding Achievement in Advancing the Cause of Medical Marijuana at the 2003 National NORML Conference.[3] She died on June 7, 2003 from pneumonia and other MS-related complications. Her friends and supporters created the Cheryl Miller Memorial Project (see External Link) to continue her legacy.

References

  1. ↑ Cheryl Miller, Multiple Sclerosis Sufferer, Tireless Advocate (PDF), Patients in the Crossfire
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOuRsnVny7Y
  3. ↑ Movement Mourns Passing Of Medical Marijuana Patient And Activist Cheryl Miller, NORML, June 12, 2003
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