Marc Emery Farewell Tour - Saturday, July 16 - 2009
After five years of legal battles with the United States DEA and Government, marijuana activist Marc Emery prepared for his departure by trekking across Canada to say his final goodbyes to friends, family and supporters. The Pixel Dreams Team made it our mission to host and cover The Marc Emery Farewell Tour in Toronto. As friends and supporters of Emery, our team set out to organize an intimate and interactive event at Toronto's pot lounge, Vapor Central. Our team dedicated many hours to promotions, event planning, media coverage, public relations and event hosting that evening. The Toronto Farewell Tour was successful in driving mass media attention (Toronto Star, NOW Magazine, and more) and creating a forum for activists and supporters to discuss politics and law with Emery one last time.
Marc Emery is a prominent Canadian activist well-known for his fearless leadership in fighting Marijuana prohibition. A hero to many, he has greatly helped the cause for legal medical Marijuana in Canada, which has helped thousands who suffer from AIDs, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Glaucoma, Epilepsy and Depression to name a few. Also thanks to Emery's vocal activism, Canadians have the right to enjoy cannabis related publications, hemp stores, cafes, and events such as the annual Toronto Freedom Festival - a part of the annual Global Marijuana March. Every Freedom Festival, Marc and his politically savvy and activist wife, Jodie Emery lead march followed by thousands of Torontonians.