Verilife, the retail division of PharmaCann, announced a partnership with baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.

Verilife announced that Sandberg is Verilife’s newest spokesperson.

“Verilife has changed the way I view cannabis,” Ryne Sandberg said. “When I first visited a Verilife dispensary, the knowledgeable staff helped me understand how cannabis can enhance my active lifestyle. I want to share my personal story and help people feel more comfortable in learning more about the benefits of cannabis, hoping it will bring the same impact to their lives that I have experienced.”

Want the chance to meet the Chicago Cubs icon?

Sandberg will be meeting customers and taking photos outdoors at Verilife River North Sunday May 23. Customers also will enjoy exclusive offers inside the dispensary.

The event is set to open at 11 AM and end at 1 PM.

Register here for this event quickly as capacity is limited. All guests 21 years of age and older must display EventBrite ticket to enter.

Please wear a facial covering and practice social distancing.

Verilife River North is located at 60 W. Superior, Chicago.

This kicks off a series of special events featuring Sandberg in select Illinois Verilife dispensaries this summer. He will also appear in a Verilife marketing campaign, as well as on social media and a featured section on the dispensary website.

Before visiting a Verilife cultivation center and dispensary, Sandberg didn’t know much about cannabis or the many products available.

“Visiting a Verilife cultivation center reminded me of visiting Napa Valley,” said Sandberg. “You see how the grapes go through the process and how respectful and regulated it is. I saw a lot of similarities between the two.”

After speaking with an expert Verilife Illinois budtender, Ryne was able to select the products that were right for his lifestyle.

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