Pleased to give an update about For Grace's 2021 resolution authored by California Senator Maria Elena Durazo. As relayed by her staff member, Fernando Rameriz, SR 53 has been introduced and will shortly be presented on the senate floor. Once passed, the reso will proclaim September as Pain Awareness Month and September 24th (to co-incide with our 10th annual Women In Pain Conference) Women In Pain Awareness Day in the Golden State. This will be For Grace's 18th-in-a-row annual effort - and bravo, Senator Durazo, for being our champion this year!

For Grace's 10th Annual Women In Pain Conference is drawing nearer (September 24th) - and it's lead off speakers will shine a bright light on the "Pain-Cancer Connection." For Grace Founder Cynthia Toussaint will share how her recent bout with aggressive breast cancer gave her new insight into our broken healthcare system. Then, comedian and Woman In Pain Anna Polack will spin a witty take on the self-help movement. Finally, Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology Chaplain Michael Eselun will present a moving talk  about the power of  loss and letting go.  Keep an eye out  as this Monday our conference website and registration go live...

As a lead up to For Grace's 10th annual Women In Pain conference that will explore the pain-cancer connection, we're re-visiting stories of people involved with the event. "Experience" Session Panelist Tom Norris' career in the military came to an abrupt end after developing excruciating chronic pain from radiation treatment for testicular cancer. With the help of the love of his life, Marianne, they journeyed for three decades to find pain management to regain quality of life. Part of that path was Tom becoming an advocate for those battling chronic pain, and his inspiring take-away is "There is always hope for a better day!"

We're excited at For Grace to be  on the move with our virtual September 24th 10th Annual Women In Pain Conference. Our day will be chock-full of world-class speakers that will explore the intersection of pain and cancer. The conference will be broken into four parts - Problem, Solution, Experience,  Moving On - and our presenters and panelists are now booked for their taping sessions.  This one-of-a-kind day will bring knowledge, inspiration, hope and laughs to those challenged with pain, cancer or both! Please check back soon for details...