As we continue our look at the connection between chronic pain and social isolation, check out For Grace's powerful February Story of the Month. Victoria Killian had already spent years wrangling with migraine and other pain conditions, when Long Covid struck sending her into deep despair and solitude. Battling dark thoughts of disappearing and no one caring, Victoria took to the Internet - where she found a place to rise up, be seen and advocate for others. Victoria found a way out of the disconnection and isolation, and knows others can too when they lead with their hearts.
Exciting developments are happening on the non-opioid pain medication front, and For Grace is taking action to encourage their availability for women in pain. First, Team For Grace recently wrote a letter of support to the Institute of Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) in their on-going evaluation of a new class of non-opioid meds (first in 20 years!) for acute pain. Next, For Grace leadership offered a testimonial for a one-pager encouraging California Governor Gavin Newsom to make an Executive Action mandating parity insurance coverage for non-opioid and opioid drugs.
Team For Grace is thrilled to share that long-time board member Dr. Jane Goodall was one of 19 recipients of the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom! Along with fellow recipients Hillary Rodham Clinton, Magic Johnson and Bono, this award was presented by President Biden in the east room of the White House - and is the nation's highest civilian honor given to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the country. Jane was acknowledged for her profound research that transformed the understanding of human evolution as well as her work to preserve the natural world. Congratulations, Jane, on another prestigious award well deserved!
