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Barrow Neurological Foundation Raises Over $28M in 2026 Fiscal Year
PHOENIX, Ariz. – August 17, 2026 – Barrow Neurological Foundation concluded its 2026 fiscal year (July 2025–June 2026), raising $28.7 million in gifts from more than 3,000 generous donors. This includes...
Arizona Cardinals Foundation Awards $400K Grant to Barrow Neurological Foundation
PHOENIX, Ariz. – July 27, 2026 – Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce that it has received a $400,000 grant...
Community Rallies to Raise Funds to Support the Ivy Brain Tumor Center During Brain Tumor Awareness Month
PHOENIX, Ariz.– July 9, 2026 – Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce it has raised an incredible $438,000 from...
Barrow Neurological Foundation Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes New Trustee
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of three new leadership positions to its Board of Trustees. Markos...
Support Brain Cancer Research
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and Barrow Neurological Foundation is ramping up its efforts to raise funds for cutting-edge...
2026 Barrow Grand Ball Raises a Remarkable $11.4M to Support Life-Changing Research
$5.1 million was raised for the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, this year's Women's Board Project. The Women’s Board of Barrow...
2026 Walk The Fight & Run The Distance Supports Community Outreach at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to be the presenting organization for the 20th Annual Walk The Fight & Run The...
Why It Matters: Barrow Neurological Foundation’s Mission Takes Center Stage on Your Life Arizona
Watch the Segment Barrow Neurological Foundation was recently highlighted on Your Life Arizona on Arizona's Family, where Michele S. Gregory,...
Barrow Neurological Foundation & Arizona Cardinals Tackle Special Needs Care Gap
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce its selection as one of four cornerstone philanthropic partners by the Arizona Cardinals...
Barrow Women’s Board Announces 2025-26 Leadership and Barrow Grand Ball Women’s Board Project
The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce its 2025-26 leadership team. Community volunteer Katie Mueller serves...
We`re pleased to share that @BarrowNeuro has received an additional $25.3 million from The National Institutes of Health (NIH) to extend the groundbreaking Access for All in #ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium for another two years.
Established in 2023, the ALL ALS Consortium is disrupting the ALS #ClinicalResearch landscape through its open-science methods. By making high-quality #ClinicalData and biological samples accessible to researchers across the United States, the Consortium aims to break down traditional silos in drug development.
Learn how you can support #ALSRresearch and treatment at #Barrow through the link in bio.
We invite you to take part in #NationalEstatePlanning Awareness Week! Creating your estate plan is important for protecting your loved ones, planning the distribution of your
assets, and clarifying your wishes for those in your life.
Our partner, @Freewillhq free online resources, can help you write your will within 20 minutes, gifting you peace of mind this season. Learn more through the link in bio.
We`re thrilled to share that Kerry Vaughan, MD, a neurosurgeon at @BarrowNeuro and a member of the #BarrowGlobal team, was recently featured by Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap, #Cambodia, for her #GlobalNeurosurgery work 🌎🧠
The article highlighted the beginning of her #GlobalHealth journey in #Uganda, her contributions to the #WorldHealthOrganization (WHO)’s spina bifida prevention efforts, and her current work on a resolution encouraging governments worldwide to commit to tracking and treating traumatic brain injuries.
Dr. Vaughan was the first fellow in the Franke Global Neurosurgery #FellowshipProgram at #Barrow, generously funded by the Franke family, and continues to be a vibrant force in global neurosurgery. Congratulations, Dr. Vaughan, on this well-deserved recognition!
Read more through the link in bio.
We are thrilled to congratulate the Arizona Cardinals Foundation for receiving the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2026 “Innovative Philanthropic Company” award! At Barrow Neurological Foundation, we have seen firsthand how their commitment to philanthropy translates into transformative action. Thanks to a generous grant from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation, we are establishing a groundbreaking new program at Barrow Neurological Institute designed to provide seamless, specialized neurological care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) as they transition to adulthood. Combined with the success of the Cardinals Climb, their leadership and dedication to the community is setting a high bar for corporate giving in Arizona. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
#BarrowNeurologicalFoundation #ArizonaCardinals #CardinalsClimb
#CorporatePhilanthropy #CommunityImpact
Its #ThrowbackThursday! ⌚
In 1975, #Barrow installed the first CT scanner in Phoenix. Today, Barrow is home to eight CT scanners, used for the quick diagnosis of internal injuries, the detection of #NeurologicalEvents, and for the #MedicalTraining that Barrow offers.
The Women’s Board of #BarrowNeurologicalFoundation is proud to support the upcoming 2026 #NeuroscienceNursingSymposium “Local Roots, Global Reach,” which explores the comprehensive care continuum for #NeurologicalPatients. Their invaluable support of continuing #NursingEducation and the keynote speaker, Rachel Malloy, DNP, RN, CNRN, SCRN, is a testament to their dedication to neuroscience #NursingExcellence at Barrow.
The Nursing Symposium allows attendees to:
🧠 Apply evidence-based interventions for managing agitation in neurological patients
🧠 Identify advancements in traumatic brain injury (TBI) care across the continuum
🧠 Discuss global health disparities and the impact of international neuro-consultations
🧠 Describe the evolution and impact of magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology in epilepsy diagnosis and management
🧠 And so much more!
Learn more how the Women’s Board supports Barrow’s cutting-edge advancements through the link in bio.
Did you know? You can host a #FundraisingEvent benefiting #BarrowNeurologicalFoundation! That means that you can bring your community together for an enjoyable event of your choosing while supporting #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute in advancing research and providing hope to patients and families facing complex neurological conditions.
This includes:
🚶 Community Walks & Runs
⛳ Golf Tournaments
🏷️ Auctions
🍷 Dinners & Luncheons
Learn how you can host an event and support Barrow through the link in bio.
Support #BarrowNeurologicalFoundation at the upcoming @azcardinals home game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 11 🏈 The 50/50 #raffle held in-stadium will benefit the groundbreaking work at Barrow Neurological Institute, which means your day of fun will be helping patients worldwide.
🏈 If you’re not able to attend a game, consider joining #TeamBarrow for the @azcardinalsclimb event on Saturday, February 20, 2027! Learn more through the link in bio.
Today is #DAFDay - a national day of giving that celebrates donor-advised funds (DAF). You can put your DAF to work to help advance neuroscience research, education, and patient care at @BarrowNeuro.
With your continued support, we are able to reach more #patients, conduct more #research, and #educate more future specialists around the world. Consider using your DAF to support #Barrow today! Learn more through our website linked in bio.
It’s #SpineHealthAwarenessMonth! The #SonntagSpineCenter is committed to revolutionizing the treatment of spinal disorders by integrating cutting-edge #research, #innovation, and world-class training.
Your support is critical to this mission! These are just a few of the many successes your generosity has contributed to over the past year:
🖥️ Computerized models of the lumbar spine that could enable more precise surgical planning
🩻 #AI tools that could estimate a patient’s risk of developing long-term breakdown of the segments surrounding a spinal fusion site
🥽 Optimization of a #virtualreality endoscopic spine surgery training model, which received funding from the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)
⛳ Continued development of the Sports Biomechanics Research laboratory
We’re thrilled to share that Randall Porter, MD, was named one of the “20 Neurosurgeons to Know” by Beckers Spine Review! The article recognized Dr. Porter for his expertise in #AcousticNeuromas and other skull base #Tumors, degenerative spine disorders, and #SpinalTrauma.
Dr. Porter co-directs the #AcousticNeuromaProgram at @BarrowNeuro, serves on the medical advisory board for the Acoustic Neuroma Association, and serves as the team #neurosurgeon for the @Azcardinals. Read more here through the link in bio.
When a patient is at their most vulnerable, the world can feel very small—often confined to the space between a hospital bed and a doorway. In those difficult moments, it isn’t just the diagnosis that matters; it’s the people caring for them every day.
At @BarrowNeuro, it’s the unwavering support of our #NeuroscienceNurses that truly helps patients heal. Maintaining the #SpecializedTraining, #AdvancedResearch, and #ClinicalTechnologies needed for this level of excellence requires support you can provide!
“What I’ve learned through these educational opportunities directly influences my practice, allowing me to bring new ideas and approaches back to my patients and care team. The generosity of donors makes these experiences possible, and ultimately helps nurses deliver safer, more compassionate, and better-informed care to the patients who depend on us.” –Laura Gleason, RN, #Barrow Neuro-Oncology Nurse
Please join us in supporting the Linda A. Hunt Neuroscience Excellence Endowment Fund. Your gift is a direct investment in the nurses who care for patients and helping to ensure they have the resources to continue transforming lives.
Make an impact through the link in bio.
