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Skateboarding Icon Joins Cannabis Industry

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[dropcap class=”kp-dropcap”]S[/dropcap]kateboarding legend Andy Macdonald is partnering with Boulder, Colorado-based cannabidiol (CBD) company Extract Labs. Macdonald is a 10-time world champion and 23-time X Games medalist. In trend with countless professional athletes from all sports backgrounds, Macdonald has been using CBD to combat pain from over 30 years of sports injuries.

“I’m so happy to be joining the team at Extract Labs to help get the word out about the benefits of quality CBD,” said Macdonald. “After almost 35 years of skating 14 foot ramps, my body is thanking me already.”

Macdonald has a history of promoting his healthy, drug-free lifestyle over the decades. He even gave a speech on behalf of The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, in which he introduced President Bill Clinton. At this time, he earned a unique claim to fame, being the first person to skateboard through the hallways of the White House.

Extract Labs has a history of partnering with famous athletes. The company sponsored Telluride-native Hagen Kearny, who is a renowned Olympic snowboarder. Late last year, Extract Labs also sponsored UFC fighter Cris Cyborg, followed by a meet-and-greet with Cyborg at their headquarters in Boulder.

Craig Henderson, CEO and founder of Extract Labs, is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran. Henderson shared his excitement for his company’s new partnership. “We’re incredibly excited to be working with Andy,” said Henderson. “Andy has been an established and well respected figure in his field for years, and we aspire to be viewed in a similar way within our industry. We can’t wait to host some really cool events with him for the Boulder community.”

Throughout 2019, fans of skateboarding and CBD can look forward to meet-and-greet events with Andy Macdonald. Extracts Labs and Macdonald are also planning a charity event, which will be announced later this year.

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