This past weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the annual Escape to Thrive conference hosted by the Bag It Cancer organization. What a wonderful few days! As one of 30 selected attendees, the event created a safe space to learn, share and build new relationships with advocates in all cancer circles. Our weekend…

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LET’S PLAY BALL! Join us for our 11th Annual Arizona Diamondbacks game fundraiser! We have great Lower Level, Bullpen Reserve seats available for just $20 per ticket. About the Game Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 6:40pmArizona Diamondbacks VS  Pittsburgh Pirates Chase Field401 E Jefferson StPhoenix, AZ 85004 TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED Reserve Tickets Purchase…

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You have may have heard me talk about my dear friend David M. Bailey – The Java Junkie. David was a celebrated musician, coffee lover, and brain cancer survivor. David was diagnosed with the worst type of brain cancer – Glioblastoma (GBM) – and was given only a weeks to live. David, however wasn’t going to…

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Hi guys, we are so excited to announce the date for the basket raffle this year which will be held on Saturday Oct 27th, 2017! We have another BIG change to announce as well. Our event has grown so much over the past few years (which is great!) and so this year we are trying…

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Congratulations to The Gray Matters Foundation’s own Lanette Veres a 2017 Hon Kachina Award Recipient! Presented in Phoenix, Arizona annually since 1977, the Hon – or healing – Kachina Volunteer Awards program is designed to honor people making significant volunteer contributions to the healthcare field and to increase public awareness about volunteerism. Out of 100 applicants, it is…

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I first want to thank all of my brain buddies & family who helped me celebrate my birthday and once again created a month filled with memory making moments that will last a life time. Thank you to all of my Face Book Buddies who throughout the month sent me some very kind wishes. I…

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Team Gray Matters “without your brain it doesn’t matter”  my first tag line and  fundraising page for the 2005 NBTF walk. Hard to believe it has been over 10 years.            The NBTF now NBTS ” AZ”  Angel Adventure walk was originally formed with  volunteers from Standard Insurance, their Manager Sue…

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It’s time to come together for the the next month to make some noise.  As you know we have many in Washington Dc that have HEADED TO THE HILL to represent! Thank you  in advance to all those Brain Buddies who are making a difference and being our voice.  Our mission at The Gray Matters…

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I write this post to wish my beloved brain buddie  a HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY.  A recent post on his fan page encouraged followers to share stories of times you may have shared a cup of coffee with david.  This sparked an idea to celebrate his life lived. Perfect I thought it’s his birthday and a…

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AS MOST OF YOU KNOW:  My true brain tumor journey started in 1992 when my grandma was diagnosed and in 9 wks died. My grandma was my first IFONLYFORONE. More about that on my website under my story.   This BLOG  is about my  MEDICALIFONLYFORONE.  It never occurred to me to count the one who…

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