http://marijuanaindex.com/industry-news-item/ "We are thrilled to support Hope4Harper's research efforts as this year's title sponsor at the Run4Hope Fun Run & 5K," states Andrew Hard, Spokesperson for HempMeds® "Through the love of her parents, care givers and support network, Harper has achieved incredibly challenging activities at just five years of age. She exudes the definition of 'giving hope' to others here and around the world." \tAt two weeks of age, Harper Elle Howard was overcome with seizures. Her parents scoured the country searching for a doctor who could tell them what was happening. Dustin and Penny Howard heard the words "CDKL5" and "no known cure." They reflect, "It was simply unacceptable. We were committed to doing everything we could to improve Harper's quality of life." \tCDKL5 is a rare and debilitating seizure disorder that presents itself in the first few months of a child's life. The condition had only been diagnosed 300 times globally prior to Harper's diagnosis. Since then, the number of children diagnosed with CDKL5 has doubled. Those living with CDKL5 suffer from a wide array of health issues – leaving them with the inability to talk, walk or feed themselves. Many are confined to a wheelchair.