.:: By John B Grimes   "The past is a chapter; the future is unwritten. Normal isn’t behind you—it’s what you build ahead."   Life after a major change isn’t about going back to the way things were—it&rsqu…

.:: By John B Grimes   "Strength isn’t about standing alone—it’s about knowing when to reach out."   Strength doesn’t always mean doing it alone. Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is ask for help. It&rsq…

.:: By John B Grimes   "Frustration is the weight room for resilience—every struggle makes you stronger."   Frustration is part of every journey. It’s uncomfortable, exhausting, and sometimes feels like it will never end. B…

.:: By John B Grimes   "The hardest part of rebuilding is starting. The best part is realizing how far you’ve come."   Rebuilding isn’t about rushing to the finish line—it’s about focusing on the step in front o…

.:: By John B Grimes   "Small wins are the proof that big things are possible—don’t overlook them."   Progress doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s not a giant leap forward but a small, almost i…

.:: By John B Grimes   "A strong connection can bridge any gap—don’t wait to build yours."   No one gets through life alone. At some point, we all rely on the kindness, support, or wisdom of others. For me, that realization…

.:: By John B Grimes   Sometimes, life puts you back at square one. It forces you to face a reality you didn’t expect and challenges you to rebuild from the ground up. Progress might feel impossible, but it starts with one step. When…

.:: By John B Grimes  As I swam back to an uneasy consciousness after eight days in a coma, the first thing I saw was darkness. I was disoriented by the darkness. I could hear—beeping machines, a constant stream of doctors, nurses, and t…

.:: By John B Grimes    Did you know bacterial meningitis can change your life in an instant? I didn’t. Before it hit me, I had no idea what meningitis even was. One moment, I was living my life like any other 19-year-old college s…

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…