.:: By John B Grimes During a recent conversation, a woman and I were reflecting on someone who had recently passed away—a person who had faced and overcome remarkable challenges in life. As she shared his story, she listed the obstacles he&r…

On October 5, 2024, The Colony, Texas, witnessed an incredible event at Topgolf as we celebrated World Meningitis Day with the first-ever expansion of the Shots 4 Meningitis charity golf outing. With a more-than-sold-out group of enthusiastic partic…

SHOTS 4 MENINGITIS GOLF OUTING TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESSON WORLD MENINGITIS DAY   The Colony, TX – September 3, 2024 – The Becky Werner Meningitis Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those affected by m…

  Erin and I had the honor of participating in the 18th Annual Shots 4 Meningitis Golf Outing and were paired with Danielle and Anthon Hodges from the PAMAH Foundation. It was a beautiful day at Morningstar Golfer's Club in Waukesha,…

.:: By John B Grimes  The tragedy of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University serves as a sobering reminder of the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the potential consequences of civil unrest. As the son of a student on campus th…

.:: By John B Grimes “Surviving meningitis turned out to be the easy part—so easy that I'd done it in my sleep. The seemingly impossible part was living life after surviving meningitis.”   When I reflect on those words, the…

  Ever met someone who seems to have an inexhaustible well of positivity, wisdom, and motivation? Meet Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, the force behind Best Ever You, a global phenomenon that's more than just a brand—it's a movement. This dy…

  Embark on an extraordinary journey with Mary Beth O'Connor, the author of "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction " In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into Mary Beth's inspiring story of resilience and…

My op-ed was published in the Dallas Morning News on April 5, 2024. "I had never heard of meningitis until it changed my life forever"  :: READ HERE ::   

.:: By John B Grimes   Trying to determine how often Easter falls on March 31st throughout history is challenging to say the least. The most recent occurrence, back in 2013, was etched in my memory long before yesterday. It marks a time of bo…