We started Kannaway Sports with one simple goal in mind - spreading awareness for the many important benefits CBD holds for professional and amateur athletes alike. Working alongside former athletes, such as NFL and Olympic stars, these testimonials serve as a powerful support tool to help everyone understand how to help their workouts. Read their stories first hand and see what CBD can do in helping people achieve their fitness goals.
I like the product because it helped me in two ways. One is that I used to take a sleeping aid 4-7 days a week. I also take Aleve everyday because I still exercise regularly, which can wear on my body.
In 2004, Gammon was the first pure long-snapper to be selected for the Pro Bowl. Gammon currently serves as the game color analyst for the Kansas City Chiefs radio broadcasts on "101 The Fox".
“I happen to deal with soreness in my lower back so I love your wonderful Salve.”
Word of CBD’s benefits has quickly spread among former NFL players, which is how Hollis began using CBD products.
Although he had several misconceptions about CBD early on, he now takes these products daily and has noticed various improvements in his everyday life.
Danielle quickly established herself as a renowned surfer, ultimately winning the 2015 Surfing America USA Championship, as well as the 2016 Rip Curl Surf into Summer Pro 3rd.
SURFING
As a Big Island native and competitive surfer, Shayden has always had extreme respect for nature.
Raised in Puna, Hawaii, Shayden Pacarro has been able to establish himself as a living surf legend, competing in surfing events around the world including the World Surfing League and the World Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore of Oahu. Last year, Shayden was even recognized for riding one of the winter's best waves— an incredibly prestigious accolade in the surfing world.
As a Big Island native and competitive surfer, Shayden has always had extreme respect for nature. So, it’s no wonder that he jumped at the opportunity to give Kannaway products a try.
Shayden was introduced to Kannaway by his girlfriend, world-famous artist, surfer, and fellow sponsored Kannaway Sports athlete, Danielle Zirk.
“I use the Green Applicator routinely while I’m training. The Salve has also been a game-changer, especially on days after I’ve spent 3-4 hours paddling out on the water nonstop. I also love the natural scent. It’s definitely a product I carry with me at all times,” Shayden adds.
We can’t wait to see what he will do this season and are thrilled to have him as part of our Kannaway Sports family
“I would say that if you’re hurting and nothing else is working, CBD is the best option. Once you start noticing the benefits, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner”
Olympic Gold Medalist
Kannaway’s CBD products have drastically improved my quality of life. I was skeptical at first, but Kannaway Pure CBD is making my life enjoyable again.
“Overall, I feel more motivated to work out and take on the day. It’s also much easier to wind down and relax.”
BASKETBALL
As a retired athlete, Donaldson became aware of CBD through the news media’s increasing coverage of its wellness potential, which piqued his interest in using CBD for himself.
A 7’2” former NBA All Star center, James Donaldson began his basketball career at Washington State University where he is still the all-time leader in career blocked shots. He would go on to be inducted into WSU’s athletic hall of fame in 2006. He is still the school’s all-time leader in career blocked shots.
Donaldson was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics and would also play with the Clippers and the Mavericks during his professional career, earning a spot on the NBA’s 1988 All-Star team.
As a retired athlete, Donaldson became aware of CBD through the news media’s increasing coverage of its wellness potential, which piqued his interest in using CBD for himself.
He would next meet Kannaway Brand Ambassador Liz Diehl, who introduced Donaldson to Kannaway and our line of CBD oil products, in October 2018. Diehl also showed him Kannaway’s charitable organization of choice, ECHO Connection, and the valuable resources it provides.
Donaldson immediately recognized the benefits CBD could offer active and retired athletes like himself and was eager to share what he had learned.
He was also able to base his recommendation on his own experience. Donaldson told Kannaway, “I’ve taken the Premium Help Oil full-spectrum oral applicator, the Gold Premium Hemp Oil oral applicator, and Premium Humulus Oil liquid. I prefer the oral applicator as it is so much easier to take. Just dial it down, put it directly in the mouth, and I’m good to go.”
Donaldson consulted his doctor on whether he should take CBD, giving him the confidence to start using daily CBD supplements.
“Overall, I’ve been on nutritional supplements since high school. The other supplements helped prolong my basketball career and promoted a healthy lifestyle, leading to a great and long career. Then I talked to my doctor about it (CBD), who said it won’t interfere with other medications I’ve taken and wasn’t likely to have any adverse effects,” Donaldson told Kannaway. “My doc pointed out different receptors. The ECS are totally different than the ones that uptake prescriptions, so that is why he recommended it would not have adverse effects with respect to my other prescription medications.”
After seeing the effects CBD has had on his own life, Donaldson became a vocal advocate for daily CBD use, sharing its benefits with fellow athletes and others he spoke to each day.
“I think a lot of folks that I’ve spoken to already are on some kind of meds for one thing or another. They are concerned about what their doctor would say and how it interacts with some of the meds they’re already on. I just share with them my personal experience and point them to the education section of the ECHO Connection website. A lot of folks have heard about CBD and know that it’s been efficient, but it took someone they know recommending it for them to give it a shot.”