EDISON, N.J. (October 12, 2026) — Hero Philanthropy, on behalf of My Hero 360®, proudly donated $2500 to Shots 4 Meningitis, which was presented at one of the organization’s charity golf fundraisers in Edison, New Jersey, on October 11. The event was one of several that took place in various US cities in recognition of World Meningitis Day on October 5.

My Hero 360 got involved with Shots 4 Meningitis thanks to one of its leaders and an original Hero featured on the platform, John B. Grimes.

Grimes, host of the podcast Destiny Is Debatable, survived bacterial meningitis while attending Texas Tech University. After miraculously surviving an 8-day coma, Grimes learned that his eyesight was significantly compromised, with no vision in one eye and very little in his other. Grimes faced several challenges but has used his nearly 30-year journey to inspire others, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience and demonstrating that his experience does not define him.

“At My Hero 360 and Hero Philanthropy, it’s all about using content and philanthropy to improve a patient warrior’s quality of life,” said Chris Ciraulo, President and Chief Content Officer of My Hero 360 and Hero Philanthropy. “We want to use our content to help other Heroes around the globe who may be experiencing this condition or another disease where they are struggling. Through Hero Philanthropy, we partner with advocacy organizations that dedicate their work to supporting people like John Grimes.”

Jayme Fahrer, community event host for the New Jersey Shots 4 Meningitis event and bacterial meningitis survivor, said the organization's mission is “as clear as it is urgent: raise awareness about meningitis, promote prevention and vaccination, and support the survivors and families whose lives have been forever changed by this disease. Trust me, once meningitis touches your world, you understand exactly why that mission matters.”

Regarding the donation from Hero Philanthropy, Fahrer said, “When a company like Hero Philanthropy chooses to support Shots 4 Meningitis, it is not just a financial contribution, it is a statement. It says: we believe this cause is worth investing in. We believe survivors deserve support. We believe prevention saves lives. And we are willing to put our name behind that.”

Learn more about Shots 4 Meningitis.

Watch John Grimes’ full interview.

About My Hero 360®

My Hero 360® is a storytelling community that highlights the voices of individuals and families living with various, often rare, health conditions. The series chronicles each guest’s journey through challenges, setbacks, and struggles, ultimately focusing on the inspiring and empowering impact their experience can offer to others. The mission of My Hero 360 is to positively impact humanity and make kindness go viral by reaching as many people as possible with these compelling stories.

Our mission is clear—to provide a space for heroes to be seen and heard, empowering individuals to share their stories and learn from others.

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About International Healthcare Media, LLC

International Healthcare Media (IHM) is a leading communications company in the healthcare media industry, offering a dynamic and diverse portfolio of media brands catering to healthcare providers, patient warriors, and patient advocate-caregivers globally. IHM provides compelling and relevant content, aligning with its mission to be a source of trusted and insightful information. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Med Journal 360®, Rare Disease 360®, Ophthalmology 360®, Optometry 360®, and My Hero 360®.

IHM has won several content awards over the years, including:

· Best Healthcare Professional Media Award

· Best B2B Website

· Best Series of Articles

· Best Planned or On-Location Content

· Best Consumer Video

· Best Social Media and Online Community

· Best B2B Launch

· Best User Experience Design Category

· Healthcare Media Excellence

· Most Innovative Healthcare Online Community

At the heart of IHM’s success is its dedicated team that embodies the corporate values of passion, innovation, interaction, information, inclusiveness, diversity, communication, collaboration, and resilience. These values are evident in every aspect of the company’s operations, as reflected in its tagline, “All Content Should Be This Good®.”

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