The Compassionate Coalition

August 31, 2006

Dear patients, allies, supporters and friends:

I wish I could be in better spirits as I write this letter, but frankly, I am weary. The battle to be given the opportunity to open The Green Cross has been long and demoralizing. While we haven’t given up, it is really challenging to stay up-beat. The odds are incredibly formidable. In order for the SF Board of Appeals to overturn the decision of the Planning Commission, we will need 4 out of 5 members to support us. Simple majority isn’t enough when appealing a denial. We need 4 out of 5 votes!!

Once again we turn to you, our base of support. Now that we have formally filed an appeal to the Planning Commission’s decision to deny The Green Cross a building permit for the location at 2701 Leavenworth, I wanted to be in touch to provide an update, and to let you know how you can help. Our future depends on our ability to mobilize the medical cannabis community! We cannot win without your help.