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, Wisc…
.:: 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 that fa…
.:: 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, they resonate deeply withi…
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 dynamo of cha…
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 rede…
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 both pr…
.:: By John B Grimes "Possibility is always a possibility." This quote captures the essence of optimism and is the cornerstone of what I call the “Tremendous Mindset” that was modeled to me by my father. It emphasizes the ever-present potential fo…
.:: By John B Grimes Standing at the threshold, anticipating the warmth of spring’s embrace, March 4th arrives, marking not only the imminent turn of the season but also a poignant reminder of life's impermanence and the call to action. This day…
.:: By John B Grimes Following a recent interview, I've had the opportunity to reflect further on a question I was asked. With this additional time for consideration, I'd like to provide a more comprehensive response. First of all, I think it’…
.:: By John B Grimes For me, "The Last Time" is a concept I've embraced that encompasses the bittersweet realization that, in the moment, we often don’t know when we're experiencing something for the last time. It's the quiet poignancy of life's…
.:: By John B Grimes "SURVIVAL ISN'T THE END OF THE JOURNEY—IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING." MY MENINGITIS STORY As a 19-year-old sophomore at Texas Tech University, I was a typical student and like most teenagers, felt like I was 10 feet tall and bulle…
Full article found at: https://www.meningitis.org/blogs/introducing-world-meningitis-day How It Began “My wife, Dee Dee, and I were talking about how we could get meningitis to be more well known around our region of the world and I remember sa…
Erin and I had the honor of participating in the 17th Annual Shots 4 Meningitis Golf Outing. Bob and the entire Werner crew are incredible people that are passionate about family and sharing Becky's story. Through the Becky Werner Mening…
It's been almost a year and a half since my first post on the book project. "For quite some time it has been a dream of mine to share my story in a long-form version. There are several elements of my story that I felt were too personal to openly d…
Q: What are some takeaways you've had from the first two years of the podcast. A: For me, the Ambiguously Blind podcast has proven the power of connection. Humans are meant to live in community. As a survivor of a near death experience with menin…
Today is World Meningitis Day and I'm very excited to announce that I am officially onboard with the Confederation of Meningitis Organizations (CoMO) to extend my advocacy reach. CoMO is a global network of organizations and individuals dedicated to…
By: Jean Lloyd As a college sophomore, John Grimes (Texas Tech University, 2000) felt sick with what he thought was the flu. The next day, his Delt big brother Brad Smith (Texas Tech University, 2000) found Grimes unconscious on the floor in his ap…
For quite some time it has been a dream of mine to share my story in a long-form version. There are several elements of my story that I felt were too personal to openly discuss. After wrestling with those elements, I’m ready to hang it all out there…
If you’re a parent of a teen, join us on Wednesday, September 22 at 6 PM CT! The Dallas Moms group is going LIVE on Facebook with NMA President Leslie Maier, advocate John Grimes, Molly Ringwald and Dr. Albert Karam, in collaboration with Sanofi. RS…
I'm very excited to announce that Erin and I are now officially National Meningitis Association T.E.A.M. members! The NMA works to protect families from the potentially devastating effects of meningococcal disease by educating the public, medical pr…
I was absolutely stunned when Chris Peltz knocked on my front door, last week. As a subscriber to his YouTube Channel, it didn't take me long to understand that I was the beneficiary of the latest Blind Sided episode for his non-profit organization,…
In February 1998, as a college student, I became ill with what appeared to be the flu. About 36 hours after my symptoms began I was found unresponsive on the floor of my apartment bedroom and rushed by ambulance to the hospital. By the grace of God …
Unless you know me or know of me it’s very likely that, after interacting with me, you would not pick up on the fact that I really can’t see very well, at all. I’m one of millions of people that have a visual impairment. The premise of this article …