Check out For Grace's September Story of the Month as we continue our focus on the pain-cancer connection. Donna Pinto was blindsided a decade ago when she was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), also known as "Stage Zero" breast cancer. After initial conventional treatment left her disfigured and in chronic pain, Donna put the breaks on. She took a deep breath, centered herself and did extensive research that led her to a path for healing. Donna then started DCIS 411 to raise awareness of this controversial diagnosis that often does unnecessary harm.

Excited to share that world-class speakers and panelists have jumped on board For Grace's February 2021 "Pain-Cancer Connection" conference set to highlight the intersection of these two challenging diseases. Some of our esteemed presenters include Dr. Melissa Cady, Michael Eselun, Dr. Fasih Hameed, Dr. Wayne Jonas, Dr. Elana Miller, Rhonda Smith, Celine Tein and Pat Wetzel. We're thrilled to see our program blossom! Much more to come...    

Due to COVID-19 shutting down non-essential legislation in California, Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson regretfully couldn't author what would have been For Grace's 18th consecutive Pain Awareness resolution. On a positive note, though Senator Jackson is terming out, several of her staffers will soon be working for an influential Senator in Los Angeles who's already reviewing our resolution and, more importantly, our bill that aims to implement an integrative Pain Center coordinated by the Department of Health & Human Services. Cheers to moving ahead!

For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint was  interviewed by Pat Wetzel on her "Bump In the Road" podcast, sharing how cancer has shaped her life over the last year. Along the "road", Cynthia has wrangled with CRPS for 38 years while navigating a healthcare system that discounted her experience at nearly every turn. Still, she shares with Pat positivity and  authenticity keep her on the straight and narrow as she takes charge of her own wellness using integrative care.