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How does fundraising on social media help patients at Barrow? Grateful patient Dave Allen suffered a massive stroke that caused severe damage to his brain. His recovery hasn’t been easy, but thanks to the team at Barrow, he can walk again, has improved his speech and cognition, bought a house, and learned to drive again.
Dave`s story is just one example of the many Barrow patients who have been impacted by your generosity. Learn how you can help by reading our guide to social media fundraising at the link in our bio! ⬆️
Ann Rogers is in a league of her own. Resilient and optimistic, the 70-year-old soccer star and Ivy Brain Tumor Center patient can find silver linings in nearly every cloud. Ann had just wrapped up a soccer tournament and was finishing dinner with her family when, “She started displaying significant expressive aphasia, and just wasn’t making any sense,” her son, Lyle, recalled. Following CT and MRI scans, her doctors identified a golf-ball-sized #glioblastoma tumor on her left temporal lobe. “I refused to believe it. I felt fine and said, ‘We’ll just battle this.’ I’m a warrior, and I refuse to lose.”
⚽💪 Learn more about how this soccer star scored big against glioblastoma with innovative treatment at the Ivy Center. Link in bio!
In 2023, at age 59, Dr. Jason Singer was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. While the devastating diagnosis turned his life upside down, Jason’s defiant spirit and creativity led him to the art of painting. He found comfort and hope with every piece he made.
Last Thursday, Jason and his wife, Jennifer, hosted an Art for Alzheimer`s event, where more than 30 pieces of his artwork were auctioned off. The event raised over $150,000 to support early detection research and patient programming in the Barrow Alzheimer`s & Memory Disorders Program at @barrowneuro. We are incredibly grateful to the Singers for their support and generosity in hosting this amazing event!
🍔 Rally your friends and family and head to @ColdBeersandCheeseburgers this May! Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is teaming up with the Ivy Brain Tumor Center for #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth, donating $1 from every 22-oz @michelobultra draft and featured burger of the week purchased in May.
🧠 Funds benefit cutting-edge brain cancer research at the Ivy Center.
Philanthropy, derived from the Greek word philanthrōpia, means “love of humanity.” Philanthropy is critical to Barrow Neurological Foundation achieving its mission of raising awareness and funds for patient care, medical education, and research offered at Barrow Neurological Institute. Every gift, large or small, is welcomed and makes a difference. Give today at the link in our bio!
🦸🏾 Happy National Superhero Day! We found this illustration from the archives made by a creative team member! What a perfect day to celebrate some of Barrow`s real-life superheroes! 😂
Pictured: Robert F. Spetzler, MD, as Superman, Volker K.H. Sonntag, MD, as The Incredible Hulk
We honor the lives of those who have lost their battle against neurological diseases. Make a gift to honor the memory of a loved one and help advance research, education, and patient care at Barrow. Give today at the link in our bio.
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Congratulations to Barrow vascular #neurologist Judea Wiggins, MD, whose project has received a 2025 DEI Innovator Grant from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)! This grant is designed to support new, untested, and innovative approaches to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As co-principal investigators, Dr. Wiggins and The University of Utah Stroke Center Director Jennifer Majersik, MD, will create a #strokeawareness campaign culturally tailored to Pacific Islanders living in Utah.
The project builds upon a needs-based survey the investigators conducted in Utah, which has the highest concentration of Pacific Islanders of any continental U.S. state. The survey of 98 adult Pacific Islanders was funded by a seed grant from the University of Utah Department of #Neurology, where Dr. Wiggins trained as a stroke fellow before joining the faculty in the #PetznickStrokeCenter at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute. The results showed significant knowledge gaps in identifying and responding to stroke symptoms. Survey participants also expressed a desire to learn more about #stroke prevention, stroke recovery, and their unique stroke risk factors as Pacific Islanders.
Compared to other racial groups, Pacific Islanders are four times more likely to experience a stroke and 30% more likely to die after a stroke. Yet, there has been no community #strokeeducation specific to Pacific Islanders in the United States, with existing education combining this population with all Asian Americans
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Drs. Wiggins and Majersik plan to consult with experts in community health education to design and distribute information both digitally and in print. They hope to eventually replicate this campaign to Pacific Islanders nationwide.
Whether it`s revolutionizing stroke care, unlocking the mysteries of memory disorders, or pioneering neuro-robotics, you can designate funds to drive progress in the neurological field you are most passionate about - meaning your contribution makes a meaningful difference exactly where you choose.
💙 Support Barrow Neurological Foundation by donating today at the link in our bio!
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Mark your calendars, the @graymattersorg Annual Basket Raffle is set for Saturday, May 10. This incredible event is their biggest fundraiser, supporting those impacted by brain tumors. Enjoy a fun-filled day with a photo booth, snacks, drinks, and more, all for a great cause!
📆: Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 AM
📍: Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
🌐: link in bio
"I am excited to be here at Barrow and witness firsthand how neurosurgery works in this remarkable Institute. There are a lot of complex spine and cranial surgeries performed throughout the week, and it`s been a pleasure attending them." - Winnie Mapuor, MD. We proudly highlight Dr. Mapour, Sonntag Spine Center Research Fellow and first Mission:Brain fellow at Barrow Neurological Institute! She is in a six-month clinical observership with neurosurgeon Laura Snyder, MD, FAANS!
This fellowship, supported through the Franke Global Neuroscience Education Center within the Barrow Global initiative, is funded by the Franke family to address challenging neuroscience needs within the developing world. Support Barrow today to help fund worldwide neuroscience education at the link in our bio!
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