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Australia Set to Become the Global Leader in Medical Marijuana Research

Looking for the latest in medical marijuana advancements? You should probably head to Australia.

Barry and Joy Lambert, who made their $320 million fortune in financial planning, have just donated $33.7 million to the University of Sydney solely for the purpose of researching the benefits of medical marijuana.

“Our vision is to make Australia a world-leader in researching how to realize the powerful medicinal potential of the cannabis plant,” Barry Lambert said in a statement.

The Lamberts know the positive effects of medical marijuana first hand.

In their statement announcing the donation, the Lamberts explained that their granddaughter suffers from Davet Syndrome, a debilitating and rare form of epilepsy. [Read more at RYOT.org]

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