Where Hope Lives
Inspiring stories of compassion, innovation, and transformation at Barrow Neurological Institute made possible by philanthropy.
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’m a warrior, and I refuse to lose.”
-Ann Rogers
Grateful patient, Ivy Brain Tumor Center
This experience has changed my perspective on life in ways I never expected. It’s changed the career path I want to pursue, and it’s made me want to share my story to give others hope. I don’t think I would feel this way without the amazing doctors who cared for me.
-Brielle May
Grateful patient, Neurocritical Care
Interning at the same institution that saved my life felt like a full-circle moment. It gave me such a sense of purpose knowing that I was researching solutions and contributing to treatments for future patients with the same condition that I had.
– Gia Patel
Barrow Summer Undergraduate Internship Participant and grateful patient, Barrow Aneurysm & AVM Center
I had the DBS surgery with Dr. Smith and it completely changed my life. I very rarely have seizures now and can spend time with my husband, play with my children, travel, and do all the things I love without fear or medication side effects.
-Sara Eeds
Grateful patient, Epilepsy Center
I remember asking Dr. Snyder why she liked being a spine surgeon, and she told me that she liked seeing people get their lives back. I can proudly say that I’ve done that to the fullest.
– Jim Weatherly
Grateful patient, Sonntag Spine Center
Thanks to Barrow, I’m still here, I’m still me, and I still have a lot to look forward to in life. I could not be more grateful for that opportunity.
– Terry Rice
Grateful patient, Petznick Stroke Center
Because of Barrow, and support from donors like you, I have my life back.
– Dave Allen
Grateful patient, Neuro Rehabilitation Center
I no longer put off planning for the future because I know I have a long, bright one ahead of me. I have Dr. Lawton and everyone at Barrow who cared for me to thank for that.
– Joey Jean Farmer
Grateful patient, Barrow Aneurysm and AVM Center
I have hope now. Not just for myself, but for my children, grandchildren, and everyone else who may one day receive a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
-Bill Daggett
Grateful patient
Courageous Hearts
Life-Changers
Today, remember a loved one with a gift in their memory or recognize a friend, family member, or caregiver with a tribute gift.
Give today at the link in our bio.
How are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia different? In honor of Alzheimer`s and Brain Awareness Month, Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, Moreno Family Chair for Alzheimer`s Research at Barrow, breaks it down for us. Follow us this month as we share more from our experts!
This June, help us raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow, so our specialists can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Learn more about how your gift makes a difference at the link in our bio!
We were grateful to host Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. This student-led organization has been a longtime supporter of the Ivy Center, and we’re proud to recognize their impact by naming the stairway in our new building the Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research Stairway.
//Repost @BarrowNeuro// ⬇️ Brittany Krzyzanowski, PhD, a research assistant professor in the Neuroepidemiology Research Program at Barrow, was interviewed for a @webmd story about increasing rates of Parkinson`s disease.
Dr. @brittanykrzyzanowski_geog discussed findings from her research, which involves studying environmental, health, and agricultural data to better understand Parkinson`s disease risk factors. She also shared a few tips for how we can reduce our exposure to toxins.
Read the article at bar.rw/webmdpd. Link in bio.
Birthdays are a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate a new milestone, and have fun with your loved ones. When you create a social media fundraiser in honor of your birthday, you`re not just celebrating your big day, you`re using it to create a real impact for patients and their families. Check out our comprehensive guide to social media fundraising: https://www.supportbarrow.org/blog/create-a-facebook-or-instagram-fundraiser-barrow-neurological-foundation/
As May comes to a close, we would like to thank all of our supporters for joining us and the Ivy Brain Tumor Center in the fight against #braincancer.
There is still time to support #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth! Click the link in our bio to make your tax-deductible donation!
Rick Oehme was a devoted father, loving son, and loyal friend who passed away in 2012 after bravely facing #glioblastoma. Before he passed, Rick and his family founded The Rick Oehme Foundation to help advance brain tumor research. Their work supports families impacted by brain cancer and brings us closer to a cure. This #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth, The Rick Oehme Foundation is matching donations made to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center up to $100,000. We are so grateful for their continued support and generosity. 💙
Give today, and your gift will go twice as far. Link in bio!
//Repost @theivybraintumorcenter//
Today is Wear Gray Day, and at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, we’re raising awareness for the urgent need to advance brain tumor research. Join us in wearing gray to support patients and families and help drive progress toward better treatment options. 🧠💪 #WearGrayDay #GoGrayInMay
Arizonans: Have you visited Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers yet? Now through the end of May, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will donate $1 for every featured burger of the week and 22-oz Michelob Ultra beer to support the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute! Here are the upcoming featured burgers of the week to get your taste buds going.
💙 Your donation makes the difference. No matter how you choose to give, your support is crucial in our mission to push the boundaries of neurological care and research. Together, we can transform lives and forge new paths in neuroscience. Give today at the link in our bio!
A stroke can occur at any time, in any place, and at any age. However, suffering a stroke doesn’t have to lead to permanent, life-altering disability if it is identified early and treated quickly. The Mobile Stroke Units bring expert stroke care directly to patients’ homes. In 2024, the units were dispatched 1,015 times, with an average door-to-drug administration time of 15.5 minutes. The team continues to work with the Phoenix Fire Department to provide education on the latest stroke-care guidelines.
Donor support is critical to providing patients fast treatment on the mobile stroke units. Give today at the link in our bio!
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and when it comes to stroke, time is of the utmost importance. Minutes, or even seconds, could be the difference between suffering from life-altering deficits and having a successful recovery. Terry Rice knows this all too well. Read how rapid, coordinated #stroke care saved him from what could have been a catastrophic event at the link in our bio.
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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.