The Memo Brings Veteran Power to Top Crop’s Golf Fundraiser Supporting HeroGrown Foundation
ESPANOLA, NM — May 11, 2025 — The Memo, New Mexico’s veteran-founded cannabis company, hit the greens at the Chronnoisseur Classic Golf Tournament hosted by Top Crop Cannabis at Black Mesa Golf Course—uniting cannabis, community, and combat-tested leadership to raise funds for the HeroGrown Foundation.
Led by Kyle and Ivy Masterson—Marine and Army veterans—and joined by two of Kyle’s former service brothers, The Memo’s team wasn’t just showing up. They were standing for something.
“This was about real presence,” said Kyle. “Four veterans walking the course together, representing healing and growth—not hiding from it.”
Why This Event Mattered
Top Crop, one of New Mexico’s most recognized cannabis retail brands, curated the Chronnoisseur Classic to unite top cannabis companies around a cause that truly matters: getting plant-based medicine into the hands of veterans and first responders who need it.
Proceeds supported the HeroGrown Foundation, a national nonprofit delivering advocacy and access to medical cannabis for military and frontline communities.
“Being invited meant everything,” Ivy added. “This was a space that’s usually closed off to people that use cannabis—and we walked right in with our heads high.”
Veteran Voices, Real Change
While many cannabis events focus on branding or business, this one hit different. The Memo brought clarity, leadership, and proof that cannabis can—and should—play a deeper role in post-service life.
“This gave us a reason to call up old friends from deployment,” said Kyle. “They’d never attend a cannabis event—until now.”
The Memo’s participation didn’t just shift minds on the course. It helped reduce stigma, amplify visibility, and pave the way for more veteran-led involvement in cannabis spaces.
About HeroGrown Foundation
The HeroGrown Foundation empowers military veterans and first responders with access to plant-based therapies and cannabis education—addressing critical gaps in traditional care.
About Top Crop Cannabis Co.
Top Crop operates multiple recreational dispensaries across New Mexico, offering curated cannabis products, daily deals, and community-focused service. Known for quality and accessibility, they remain one of the state’s most recognized names in retail cannabis.
About The Memo
The Memo is a veteran-founded cannabis brand rooted in northern New Mexico. With premium indoor flower grown using hydroponic precision, The Memo serves people who’ve carried too much for too long—and are finally ready to feel good again. Clean cannabis. Real medicine. Veteran built.
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