Pleased to report federal legislation to better the lives of those impacted by chronic pain, that For Grace is supporting as a signee, was recently introduced in Congress. The bi-partisan bill, Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act, will supply clinicians and scientists with high-quality data to help advance research into chronic pain conditions affecting 60 million Americans. Co-authors of the legislation are Senators Kevin Cramer, Andy Kim, Steve Daines and Tim Kaine. Cheers to this first step in getting this worthy effort signed into law!

For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett shared their 44 year experience with disability and chronic pain at a celebration of Disability Pride Month on Sunday. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Studio City (Los Angeles), Cynthia focused on often overlooked insights about the disability experience and John spoke to the social isolation that accompanies caregiving. This extraordinary day was bookended by Music Mends Minds, a nonprofit that provides a creative outlet for those impacted by neurodegenrative conditions. Cynthia added to the celebration by singing Natalie Merchant's "Wonder" with the guys.

Team For Grace is deeply pleased to recognize Disability Pride Month as many in the Women In Pain community are challenged by profound disabilities that alter their lives in countless ways. Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor disabled people's history, culture, and achievements and takes place to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law on July 26, 1990. The goal is to celebrate disability identity and push for equal rights - and the 2026 theme is "The World Works Better With Us". Hear, hear!

For Grace is celebrating 2026 as the year of the comeback - and so it is with our July Story of the Month as we continue this inspiring theme. Pattie Rosario's first 15 years with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) was an endless cycle of disappointing doctor appointments leading her toward less function and eventually a wheelchair. Then she found a therapy that turned everything around - and Pattie has since been an unstoppable one-woman show who touts the redemptive power of self-advocacy, reminding us that remission is always possible.