.:: By John B Grimes Life doesn’t wait for you, so why wait for life? One day, life changed without warning. I went to bed as one version of myself and woke up eight days later as someone else entirely. A diagnosis of bacterial meningitis …
.:: 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 ::