As For Grace wraps it's series of stories that connect chronic pain and loneliness, please read our January story that tugs at the heart. Christine King tells of being the primary caregiver of her 37-year-old daughter, Glenna, who's been challenged with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome since she was young. As the disease progressed, Christine's isolation has increased, countered only by the love of a mother who would take her daughter's pain "in a heartbeat." Their long journey has no end, but with the support of others, they carry on with "love, patience and lots of hope."

Team For Grace extends Happy Holiday wishes to women in pain across the globe, a wonderful season we hope will be filled with good cheer, steady joy and minimum pain. While 2025 proved to be a personally and globally challenging year, these are times where resilience, appreciation and generous spirit become the cornerstones of better days ahead. Cheers to all, wherever you may be on this wondrous planet! May the New Year bring you and yours bountiful beginnings...

The recent passing of world icon and For Grace board member, Jane Goodall, brought deep sadness, along with many precious memories of her support, both for the cause and on a personal level. For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint shares in her most recent Fire Within post how Jane inspired her from an early age to live her dreams and, for 25 years, generously guided Cynthia through her most challenging experiences. Link here to read "Remembering Jane's Spark", a special tribute to a woman who was a world-changer and a change agent for all of us.