Where Hope Lives
Inspiring stories of compassion, innovation, and transformation at Barrow Neurological Institute made possible by philanthropy.
Your Impact In Action
View real stories of how Barrow Neurological Foundation creates a lasting impact for patients and families.
Narratives of Help and Healing
Hear from the brave patients who have found hope and healing at Barrow while battling the most debilitating neurological conditions.
“I consider myself lucky. Lucky to have survived, lucky to have received amazing care, and lucky to have had such a transformative experience. The people at Barrow are truly special, and I know countless patients just like me are beyond thankful.”
-Eric Sredzinski, local pharmacist, devoted husband, and father of two. Neuro-Rehabilitation
“They’re a big part of why I am doing as well as I am today. Everyone needs someone, and I’m glad to have my family as my “someones” and Barrow, along with Dr. Robers and his whole team, by my side.”
–Lynne Brunetto, former RN. Multiple Sclerosis
“For a long time, I didn’t share my story because I was afraid that people would think less of me. But now, I want to show people that there is hope, and that you can live a full life after a brain injury,”
-Sarah Noonan (Neylon), from grateful patient to occupational therapist. Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation
Courageous Hearts
Life-Changers
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Every experience at Barrow is unique and powerful. Whether you’re a patient, family member, or donor, we invite you to share your story and inspire others on their journey.
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.
It’s #ThrowbackThursday! 📺
In 1959, the Neurological Sciences Foundation was established as a #nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to advancing the field of neurology and supporting the operations of the Institute.
Today, this organization is known as–you guessed it–#BarrowNeurologicalFoundation!
We have maintained our dedication to #neuroscience, continuing to fuel #education, #research, and #patientcare at @BarrowNeuro with the support of our generous donors.
Thank you to everyone who joined the #BarrowBlueCrew, the employee giving program for #BarrowNeurologicalFoundation 💙 100% of your donation directly empowers Barrow physicians, researchers, and staff to continue their life-changing work!
You can still join and receive your LIMITED-EDITION @statefortyeight by signing up through the link in bio 🔗
It’s #NationalFamilyDay, and we’re shining a spotlight on the #MuhammadAli #Parkinson Center’s community outreach program! One of the country’s largest Parkinson’s outreach programs, it offers vital services for both patients and their families, including virtual recreation and exercise classes, #MusicTherapy and expressive arts, #SupportGroups, and more. This underscores one of the Center’s core missions—to improve the quality of life for patients and their loved ones at every stage of their journey.
Learn how your generosity can impact the lives of patients and caregivers this National Family Day through the link in bio 🔗
Support Barrow Neurological Foundation at an upcoming @AzCardinals home game! The 50/50 raffle held in-stadium will benefit the groundbreaking work at @BarrowNeuro, which means your day of fun will be helping patients worldwide.
Cheer on the #Cardinals & support #Barrow at any of these upcoming games:
🏈 10/11 - Cardinals v. Lions
🏈 11/29 - Cardinals v. Commanders
🏈 12/20 - Cardinals v. Jets
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 🔗
In honor of #MigraineAwarenessWeek, we’d like to shine a spotlight on Jennifer Robblee, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAHS, a headache neurologist in the #LewisHeadacheCenter at @BarrowNeuro.
Her research focuses on improving care for patients with disabling headache and facial pain disorders, with primary emphasis on status migrainosus and refractory migraine. Dr. Robblee has recently contributed to several significant research advancements, including:
🧠Utilizing MRI to analyze and compare brain changes during status migrainosus, a severe migraine attack that lasts for over three days and often does not respond to medication.
👥Leading an international panel of experts in defining refractory migraine, aiming to improve recognition of patients whose migraine does not respond to preventive standard treatment. This is the first time an international consensus has ever been reached.
💉A collaboration with the @UCalgary completed a systematic review and guideline update reporting that intravenous prochlorperazine and greater occipital nerve blocks are a first-line therapy for patients presenting with migraine in the emergency department (ED). This study updated the American Headache Society’s 2016 guidelines for migraine treatment in the ED.
Support from donors like you provides the critical funding needed to generate preliminary data for these studies, which can then expand and receive larger grants from external organizations.
Your generosity fuels life-changing discoveries and care at @barrowneuro. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a lasting impact on neurological health. Explore ways to give through the link in bio 🔗
At @BarrowNeuro, it is the unwavering support of our #neurosciencenurses that truly helps patients heal. Long after they leave, Barrow patients remember the nurses who gave them strength and inspired them to move forward with hope.
Please join us in giving back to those who give so much through the link in bio.
Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated 40 years of #ClinicalExcellence at the #CenterforTransitionalNeuroRehabilitation (CTN) Open House! The incredible turnout for this event was a testament to the incredible impact this program has had on the lives of patients and their families.
Sarah Neylon, who graduated from the CTN 38 years ago, even traveled from Colorado to attend this event and show her support for the program that changed her life.
“I truly believe the CTN saved me. I still don’t know how I would have made it without that program, and I will always be grateful.” - Sarah Neylon (Noonan)
Learn how you can support the CTN and patients just like Sarah through the link in bio.
Calling All @barrowneuro & St. Joseph’s Hospital Employees 💙 Join the Barrow Blue Crew, the employee giving program for Barrow Neurological Foundation. You receive a one-of-a-kind @statefortyeight t-shirt and 100% of your donation directly empowers Barrow physicians, researchers, and staff to continue their life-changing work.
Join now through the link in bio & pick up your limited-edition Barrow x State48 t-shirt tomorrow, Wed. 23 from 12pm-2pm by the Camelback Elevators!
#state48 #supportbarrow #barrowneurologicalinstitute #philanthropy #neuroscience
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Whether you’re a current of former patient, family member, staff member, or generous donor, we want to hear how Barrow has impacted your life. Your story will help inspire, education and provide hope to all.
