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Press Releases (.pdf or .doc):

4th Annual Women in Pain Conference (May 2011)

AB 369 Exposes Red Tape That Hurts (April 2011)

3rd Annual Women in Pain Conference: Gender Matters (Jun 2010)

Patients, Physicians Urge Passage of AB 1826 (Apr 2010)

AB 1826 Exposes Red Tape That Kills (Feb 2010)

2nd Annual CME Women In Pain Conference (Jun 2009)

New PSA Featuring Jack Coleman (May 08)

First Annual Women in Pain Conference (Feb 08)

Women in Pain Awareness Month in California (Jan 07)

For Grace Broadens Its Mission (Dec 06)

RSD Education Bill Vetoed by CA Governor (Oct 05)

Champion of Women in Pain Talks to ABC News (May 05)

Response to Paula Abdul's Diagnosis of Chronic Pain Disorder (Apr 05)

Fundraisers/Events
Many wonderful things are happening at For Grace...

Arizona Tri-Athlete Raises Funds for For Grace

Tempe. AZ—November 2008
Howard Roth competed and raised funds for our efforts in an Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, November 23rd. He raised nearly $4000 in honor of his friends with chronic pain. We extend our deepest appreciation to Howard for his passion to support our work here at For Grace - and a big THANK YOU to all those who donated to this worthy cause!
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Inaugural Women In Pain Conference: Gender Matters

Duarte, CA—May 2008
For Grace partnered with Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative and City of Hope to hold the first annual Women In Pain conference. We assembled a world-class roster of speakers/presenters, along with performers/artists, who educated and inspired women in pain and their health care providers. Please see a post-conference article that appeared in City of Hope's Hope News.
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4th & 5th Annual Holiday Open House

Los Angeles, CA—December 2006 & 2007
Twice again For Grace swung open her headquarter doors ushering in the festive Holiday season! As LA Live slowly springs to life a mere stone's throw away, we raised a cup of eggnog to our expanded mission and more continued success raising worldwide awareness about the pain gender divide.

3rd Annual For Grace Holiday Open House

Los Angeles, CA—December 2005
Due to the success of the previous two years, For Grace opened her doors for three consecutive, eggnog-toasting days to celebrate the Holiday season—and a year of wonderful accomplishments. Gifts were exchanged as well as hugs and good cheer... may 2006 bring hope, light and good health to ye all!

For Grace Races for RSD Awareness

Willow Springs Itnl. Speedway, CA—June 2005
For Grace Medical Director Dr. Edward Carden and other vintage race car enthusiasts highlighted RSD awareness in this year’s 1st Annual VARA Enduro competition. All proceeds went to For Grace. VARA is the largest vintage and historic auto racing and motorsports organization in the US. They are dedicated to the preservation of historic and classic race cars.
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3rd Annual For Grace Benefit Yard Sale

Pasadena, CA—May 2005
This wonderful event, again hosted by Anne Cohen & John Dobbins, raised dollars and much RSD awareness in the beautiful San Gabriel mountain foothills. In spite of near 100 degree temperatures, “fun” was the word for this “fun"draiser!

2nd Annual For Grace Holiday Open House

Los Angeles, CA—December 2004
Hot spiced cider and a hot rockin’ performance by For Grace supporting artist, Stone Grether, highlighted this year’s open house. The lights of downtown LA and For Grace HQ were the backdrop of laughter and mingling into the night...cheers to an RSD-awareness raising 2005.

2nd Annual For Grace Benefit Yard Sale

San Marino, CA—May 2004
This wonderful event, built on the success of the first, brought a bounty of RSD awareness to the Pasadena/San Marino community with proceeds going to For Grace. Again hosted by the dynamic duo of Anne Cohen and John Dobbins, a good time was had by all. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Dobbins for opening her beautiful home as site for this event-- and for donating many special items for sale.
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1st Annual For Grace Holiday Office Open House

Los Angeles, CA—December 2003
Amidst twinkling lights and holiday carols, we opened our new HQ doors to friends and supporters alike. Wonderful conversation and delicious goodies highlighted an evening that reflected upon the good work done in the past year - and the inspired efforts to come.

1st Annual For Grace Benefit Yard Sale

Pasadena, CA—May 2003
The Neighborhood Simplicity Circle of Pasadena held a benefit yard sale with all proceeds going to For Grace. This very successful, two-day event, hosted by Anne Cohen and John Dobbins, was a delight and brought much RSD awareness to the community.

Kick-Off For Grace Party/Fundraiser

Studio City, CA—July 2002
Team For Grace got a chance to meet, mingle and dine under the stars. Esteemed speakers included State Senator Liz Figueroa and pain specialist Dr. Edward Carden. To top the evening off, we were exquisitely entertained by many of our supporting artists (Tony Westbrook, Bernadette Geib, Terri Navarra, Stone Grether and Chris Sheridan.) A wonderful kick-off event...
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“For Grace, An Evening of Songs by Michael Ricciardi”

West Hollywood, CA—July 2002
Our supporting artist, Tony Westbrook, organized this splendid event. The highlight of the evening was the premier performance of “Never Again,” a song written for Cynthia and given to For Grace as a surprise.