MEETINGS & EVENTS
IN-PERSON MEETINGS
Grey Matters has resumed in-person meetings for 2023. In-person meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano
2800 West 15th St.
Plano, TX 75075
We ask that you RSVP for in-person meetings by emailing GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com with the number attending.
Please note – We want to stay in good favor with Encompass and keep our hospital privileges. It is important that we respect the hospital protocols and that everyone please:
- use the front door of the hospital when entering,
- sign in at the front desk,
- and abide by the hospitals COVID protocols (screening and temperature check if directed to do so by the front desk attendant).
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Grey Matters meetings have been offered via Zoom since the health and well-being of our members is of utmost importance. We will continue to offer monthly virtual meetings via Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please contact GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com should you have any questions.
Join our Grey Matters Zoom Video Meetings
Meeting ID: 841 385 5398
Passcode: keM8ss
JANUARY
jan 5 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
jan 9 - nbts Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
jan 10 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - CHILI COOK-OFF
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We'll enjoy a chili cook-off! If you are able, please bring your favorite chili to the meeting. Let us know if you plan to bring a chili by emailing GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com.
jan 10 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
jan 15 - NBTS Brain Tumor Support Conversations
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group provides a welcoming space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor experience. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
jan 21 - Carri Darnell Benefit Gala
Kick up your heels and kick cancer's ass! Wear your favorite Roaring 20's outfit and enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music, and a fun casino area with great prizes! We will also have a wonderful silent auction and a cash bar where ALL proceeds go directly to support Carri's fight against brain cancer. Black Tie Dress Code optional. Tickets are available at CarriKicksCancer@gmail.com, 817-734-4607, or here.
Lost Oak Winery - 8101 County Rd 802, Burleson, TX 76028 - 7-11 p.m.
jan 24 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
jan 26 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of the month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you on the Monday prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
FEBRUARY
FEB 2 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
FEB 13 - nbts Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
FEB 14 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
FEB 14 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
FEB 19 - NBTS Brain Tumor Support Conversations
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group provides a welcoming space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor experience. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
FEB 23 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of the month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you on the Monday prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
FEB 28 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MARCH
MAR 2 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
MAR 13 - nbts Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
MAR 14 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
MAR 14 - Embrace Survivorship Series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
MAR 19 - NBTS Brain Tumor Support Conversations
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group provides a welcoming space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor experience. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
MAR 23 - UT SOUTHWESTERN'S SCIENCE CAFE
Join Science Café from 7 to 8 p.m. CDT for dialogue about cancer prevention, treatment, and surveillance through the lens of cancer genetics and personalized precision medicine. Learn more and register here.
MAR 28 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MAR 30 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of the month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you on the Monday prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
APRIL
APR 6 - Brains for the Cure Patient Perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
APR 10 - nbts Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
APR 11 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKERS
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). RSVP REQUIRED BY APRIL 8.
Grey Matters is pleased to welcome special guests Stephanie Tedder and Shawna Cass from Optune/Novacure, who will present "Understanding Optune: an FDA-approved Treatment Option for Glioblastoma". The agenda will include:
- What is Optune? The device itself: what does it look like, how is treatment delivered to the patient?
- How does Optune work? Describe and demonstrate the Mechanism of Action of Tumor Treating Fields
- What are the clinical benefits of Optune? Discuss efficacy, survival benefit and safety profile of Optune
- How do patients incorporate Optune into their daily lives? Support & resources offered by Novocure to help patients get started on Optune and remain successful on therapy
- Open Q & A
We are also thankful for Optune/Novacure's sponsorship of our light meal this evening.
APR 11 - EMBRACE Survivorship Series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
APR 16 - NBTS BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT CONVERSATIONS
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group provides a welcoming space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor experience. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
APR 23 - Frisco Rough Riders Baseball game
Please join Grey Matters and Head for the Cure at Riders Field to support the North Texas Brain Tumor Community. Come out to have some fun, meet other survivors, caregivers, patients, and team captains! The game starts at 4:05 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales benefits Head for the Cure. Use code “23CURE” when you purchase your $20 ticket here. You will be seated with our Grey Matters group.
APR 25 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
APR 27 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of the month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you on the Monday prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
APR 28-30 - reel recovery FISHING RETREAT IN GLEN ROSE, TX
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts free fly-fishing retreats in Texas and Oklahoma for men recovering from all forms of cancer. Click here to read the flyer for more information. Please contact Reel Recovery directly with any questions by emailing them at info@reelrecovery.org or calling 800-699-4490. Learn more about upcoming retreats at https://reelrecovery.org/programs/retreat-schedule/.
MAY
MAY - Brain Tumor Awareness Month
MAY DATE TBA - American Brain Tumor Association BT5K Dallas Run & Walk
Typically held at the Amphitheater at Oak Point Park in Plano, TX, the BT5K Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Run & Walk is the ABTA’s national signature fundraising event, taking place in cities coast to coast. Your participation allows the ABTA to provide vital brain tumor resources to patients and their families, fund promising research studies, and conduct nationwide brain tumor educational programs. Stay tuned for more information about the “Grey Matters North Texas Brain Tumor Support Group” team. Learn more here.
MAY 4 - Brains for the Cure PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
MAY 6 - 13th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - North Texas
This year’s HFTC event will be held at the Red Tail Pavilion (formerly known as the Amphitheater at Oak Point Park) in Plano, TX, or you may participate virtually if you prefer. Join us as we continue to raise funds, awareness, and hope for the local brain tumor community. Funds raised benefits UT Southwestern and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative. Registration is now open, and Grey Matters will host a team again (Karen Kuryla is the team captain). Learn more and register here. Take advantage of the discount code EARLYBIRD and save $5 off registration!
Karen Kuryla will be picking up our entire team's tee-shirts/packets for the HFTC 5K/Walk and will have them at our team tent the morning of the walk.
MAY 8 - nbts Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
MAY 8-9 - NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY’S HEAD TO THE HILL - WASHINGTON DC
Think your voice doesn’t matter? That Congress never listens? Think again. Brain tumor advocacy advances in the past decade have significantly improved research funding and patient care for our community. Government funding for brain tumor research has increased steadily and new bills were passed to support patients, families, and survivors. Save the date and check back for more information about the 2023 event here.
MAY 9 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
MAY 9 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
MAY 18 - OPTUNE OPEN HOUSE
6:00-8:00 PM
Hilton Richardson - Dallas
701 E. Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
Meet actual users and caregivers at an Optune® Open House. You’ll learn more about Optune, an FDA-approved treatment for GBM. Optune users and caregivers will discuss their experiences living with GBM and integrating Optune into their lives. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss other topics about Optune.
Registration is required for this event by May 12 by contacting Shawna Cass at (636) 459-5784 or scass@novocure.com.
MAY 21 - NBTS BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT CONVERSATIONS
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group provides a welcoming space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor experience. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
MAY 23 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
MAY 21 - GREY MATTERS PICNIC
Country Place Treehouse
3600 Country Place Road
Plano, TX 75023
Plan to join us on Sunday, May 21, for a Grey Matters picnic from 1-4 p.m. CST! All food will be provided, and Grey Matters' own warrior Brandi McMinn and her spouse, Grillmaster Russ, will graciously supply the BBQ brisket and pork. All you need to do is bring your family, friends, and an appetite! We will meet on the covered patio, and there is a clubhouse in case of inclement weather.
RSVP is required by May 17 - Please email GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com (please indicate the number of guests and if there are any vegans/vegetarians included in your reservation).
MAY 25 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of the month. A Zoom link will be emailed to you on the Monday prior to the conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
JUNE
JUN 1 - Brains for the Cure PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
JUN 4 - National Cancer Survivors Day
More information can be found here.
JUN 12 - nbts Meditation Mondays
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
JUN 13 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
JUN 13 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
Jun 18 - NBTS BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT CONVERSATIONS
All members of the brain tumor community, including current and former patients and care partners, are welcome to join the National Brain Tumor Society’s Brain Tumor Support Conversations. This online monthly support group provides a welcoming space where patients and loved ones can talk about the feelings and emotions that accompany any aspect of the brain tumor experience. Free to register, reserve your seat today here.
JUN 27 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
Jun 29 - Head for the Cure Caregiver Conversation
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
JULY
JUL 6 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
JUL 10 - NBTS MEDITATION MONDAYS
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
JUL 11 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
JUL 11 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
JUL 19 - GREY MATTERS EVENT FOR Glioblastoma Awareness Day
Join Grey Matters on Wednesday, July 19, at The Lounge Coffee and Tea Bar in Frisco from 5-8 p.m. to help promote GBM Awareness Day. The venue will be closed for our private event, and food and drinks will be provided. We are thrilled to have Dr. Karen Fink MD, PhD, a distinguished neuro-oncologist, join us to share her invaluable expertise and shed light on the significance of raising awareness. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and make a difference. A raffle will also be held to raise funds for GBM research. We hope to see you there!
On the fifth annual Glioblastoma Awareness Day, July 19, 2023, we shine a light on glioblastoma (GBM), the most common, complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest type of brain cancer. National Brain Tumor Society spearheaded this annual event in 2019 to support survivors and their loved ones, to remember those who are no longer with us, and to honor leaders working toward a cure and better quality of life for those living with this devastating disease. Learn more at https://braintumor.org/events/glioblastoma-awareness-day/.
JUL 25 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - guest speaker
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m. Miranda Badgett from Care Oncology will speak about adjunctive treatments and protocols for cancer warriors.
JUL 27 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
AUGUST
AUG 3 - Brains for the Cure patient persectives
Join Brains for the Cure every first Thursday of the month on Zoom at 6 p.m. CT for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The link for the Zoom call will be sent to anyone signed up before each conversation. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Register here.
AUG 8 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We will welcome Shannon R. Poppito, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and psycho-oncologist with VITA Therapy, PLLC. Read more about Dr. Poppito here. A light meal of tea/finger sandwiches will be provided, and we will also enjoy Braums ice cream.
AUG 8 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
AUG 14 -NBTS MEDITATION MONDAYS
The National Brain Tumor Society will host its Meditation Mondays, a free virtual meditation class for the brain tumor community offered specifically for patients, their caregivers, and families. Learn more and register here.
AUG 22 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
AUG 31 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
SEPTEMBER
SEP 8-9, 2023 - ABTA National CONFERENCE
The American Brain Tumor Association National Conference is the only advocacy-led educational meeting designed specifically for patients, survivors, and caregivers that brings together the entire brain tumor community. Held annually, thousands of attendees learn from the nation’s leading experts about the latest advances in brain tumor research, treatment and care. Learn more and register for this conference, held in Chicago or virtually this year, here.
SEP 7 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
SEP 12 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
SEP 12 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
SEP 26 - GREY MATTERS MEETING - GUEST SPEAKERS
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m. Care Oncology will present about their metabolic treatment approach for gliomas. Hear what guests speakers James Howard-Tripp (CEO and chairman), Susan Beckett (oncology nurse practitioner), and Scott Trombino (case manager) have to say.
SEP 27 - HEAD to the hill in the fall
Register for the National Brain Tumor Society's virtual Head to Hill in the Fall . Formerly called in-district meetings, this event allows participants to virtually meet with members of Congress and their staff to help policymakers better understand this community’s urgent, unmet needs. Space is limited, so we strongly encourage those who did not attend Head to the Hill in May in person to register early here.
SEP 28 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
OCTOBER
OCT 5 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
OCT 6-8 - Reel Recovery Fishing Retreat in Glen Rose, TX
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts free fly-fishing retreats in Texas and Oklahoma for men recovering from all forms of cancer. Click here to read the flyer for more information. Please contact Reel Recovery directly with any questions by emailing them at info@reelrecovery.org or calling 800-699-4490. Learn more about upcoming retreats at https://reelrecovery.org/programs/retreat-schedule/.
OCT 7-9 - Texas Health HEB Bluebonnet Retreat
The Bluebonnet Retreat offers, at no charge, a unique experience for adult cancer patients. During the three-day, two-night camp, attendees are provided a creative, educational atmosphere of support with a focus on wellness. The retreat is a special project of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford and is funded through donations. Ambulatory adults age 18 or older who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past five years are invited to attend. The retreat is held each year in the fall and spring. Attendance is limited to 24, and first-time campers receive priority. More information can be found here.
OCT 10 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
OCT 10 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
OCT 15 - GREY MATTERS Annual Picnic
Country Place Treehouse
3600 Country Place Road
Plano, TX 75023
Save the date and plan to join us for a Grey Matters fall picnic from 1-4 p.m. CST! Food will be provided, so all you need to do is bring your family, friends, and an appetite! We will meet on the covered patio, and there is a clubhouse in case of inclement weather. RSVP to Nancy Little or Karen Kuryla, or email GreyMattersNorthTexas@yahoo.com (please indicate number of guests and if there are any vegans/vegetarians included in your reservation).
OCT 24 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
OCT 26 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
NOVEMBER
NOV 2 - Brains for the Cure patient perspectives
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
NOV 9 - Clubhouse Classic Golf Tournament
Presented by Texas Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Worth & Keller is the Clubhouse Classic benefiting Bind. The scramble format shotgun start is at 8 a.m. at the Golf Club at Fossil Creek located at 3401 Clubgate Drive, Fort Worth. Register here.
NOV 14 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location).
NOV 14 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
NOV 28 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
NOV 28 - Giving Tuesday
Thousands of individuals will show their support of nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday. We invite you to join the #GivingTuesday movement and give in support of Head for the Cure or any other organization of your choosing that supports brain tumor research.
NOV 30 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
DECEMBER
DEC 7 - BRAINS FOR THE CURE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES
Brains for the Cure/Head for the Cure is offering a monthly “Patient Perspectives” virtual gathering via Zoom for perspectives from other patients and survivors. The calls will be held the first Thursday of every month. Learn more and register here.
DEC 12 - GREY MATTERS MEETING
Join us for our monthly meeting IN PERSON (refer to the top of this page for time and location). We will celebrate the holiday season with a dinner provided this evening. Feel free to bring a dessert to share with the group (completely optional since we know everyone is busy this time of year). RSVP to greymattersnorthtexas@yahoo.com by Nov. 30.
This will be the last Grey Matters meeting for the year. Meetings for 2024 will be announced soon after the New Year, so please continue to check our website or visit Facebook.
DEC 12 - embrace survivorship series
The UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center is pleased to offer its popular EMBRACE Survivorship Series on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Learn more about the monthly topics and RSVP to receive the Zoom link for each presentation here.
DEC 28 - HEAD FOR THE CURE CAREGIVER CONVERSATION
Head for the Cure hosts its Caregiver Conversation on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom. Each month will focus on a different topic led by caregivers, patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and other facilitators. Learn more and register here.
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