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.
“It gave me hope knowing that they were willing to try anything and reached out to all their networks local and abroad to find a solution.”
-Kara May
Mother of grateful patient, Brielle May. Neurocritical Care
“My team at Barrow has never given up on me; I am better thanks to their care, and that means absolutely everything to me. Without them, I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am today. For that, I am incredibly grateful.”
-Alison Coombs
Grateful patient at the Lewis Headache Center
“The things my mom is doing for this trial have not only paid substantial dividends for her health but are also paving the way for someone else to have an easier journey. It feels good knowing that we are playing a part in the long-term fight against this disease, and we are grateful to Barrow for giving us this opportunity.”
– Ivan Jones, caretaker
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Share Your Story
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.
Repost @TheIvyBrainTumorCenter // June is #AphasiaAwarenessMonth, highlighting a condition that can affect how people communicate after brain tumor surgery. For Tim Soukup, a father of four and avid marathon runner, his life changed after brain tumor surgery left him with severe aphasia, unable to speak, read, or write.
Tim found strength through follow-up care in the intensive inpatient and outpatient neuro-rehabilitation program at @BarrowNeuro and its Aphasia Connections support group. Our specialists helped him rebuild his vocabulary, and today, despite the challenges that aphasia presents, Tim is flourishing.
Read his full story and learn more about aphasia at the link in our bio 👆
“I can’t express enough gratitude to donors who support the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program at @BarrowNeuro…thank you, because you make a real difference.” – Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, Moreno Family Chair for Alzheimer`s Research and Applied Alzheimer’s Research Laboratory Director
We could not have said it any better! Thank you to all our donors – your support is critical and is making a tangible difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. In honor of #AlzheimersAndBrainHealthAwarenessMonth, please make a gift to the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program today at the link in our bio!
Yesterday was Global ALS/Motor Neuron Disease Awareness Day. Coinciding with the Summer Solstice, it symbolizes a turning point in the search for more effective treatments and a cure. Thanks to the support of Barrow donors, our world-class physicians and scientists are at the forefront of cutting-edge ALS research.
Join us in changing the trajectory of ALS by donating today at the link in our bio ⬆️
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating Bill Daggett, a father, husband, sculptor, and Parkinson’s warrior.
When Parkinson’s disease threatened to rob Bill of his ability to sculpt, Holly Shill, MD, FAAN, director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at @BarrowNeuro, referred him to neurosurgeon Francisco Ponce, MD. Bill underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery with Dr. Ponce. Now, not only can Bill sculpt again, but he also has his smile, laugh, and voice back.
“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
Learn more about Bill’s full story at the link in our bio ⬆️
Repost @commonspiritphilanthropy // Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress.
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and serves as an opportunity to recognize the ongoing pursuit of equity, justice, and opportunity for all.
As we reflect on this important day, we celebrate the strength, contributions, and rich history of Black communities while reaffirming our commitment to building more inclusive, compassionate, and equitable communities.
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Equity #Inclusion #Community #Humankindness
Consider making a planned gift today! Through giving vehicles such as estate planning, stocks, and retirement assets, donors can create a lasting legacy while ensuring @BarrowNeuro has the resources to continue advancing neuroscience and saving lives.
Learn more about how you can make a lasting impact through planned giving at the link in our bio 👆
Did you know… Last year alone, your incredible support enabled our clinicians and scientists to conduct over 20 critical #Alzheimer’s research studies! 🔬
This groundbreaking work is actively accelerating breakthroughs in the diagnosis, prevention, and understanding of #dementia. Your continued support is critical to achieving our mission.
This #AlzheimersAndBrainHealthAwarenessMonth, help us accelerate life-changing breakthroughs and bring hope to families facing Alzheimer`s disease. Make a gift today at the link in our bio!☝️
"The Memory Cafe has been my lifeline for six years now... Because of the group at Memory Cafe, I have been able to navigate the changes and challenges much better than I’d have on my own!" - Grateful Barrow Care Partner
This testimonial perfectly highlights the care mission at the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program at @barrowneuro. We believe no one should have to navigate a #dementia diagnosis alone.
Last year, thanks to supporters like you, our life-changing work extended beyond medical treatment, offering wraparound care to over 1,500 individuals through 130 outreach and support events. This June, in recognition of #AlzheimersAndBrainHealthAwarenessMonth, make a gift to help ensure patients and caregivers receive the resources and community they need. Get involved at the link in our bio!👆
Last month, the Grants Committee of Barrow Neurological Foundation held its inaugural Research Symposium, featuring an interactive panel discussion moderated by Chief Scientific Officer Robert Bowser, PhD, and Chair of Neurology Brad Racette, MD, FAAN. Our panelists—Andrew Yang, MD, MS; Ashley Stokes, PhD; David Medina, PhD; and Ruchira Jha, MD, MSc—shared how Foundation grants helped them launch their research programs and pursue novel ideas that traditional funding can’t support.
Learn more about their work:
“Having a Foundation that supports internal grants that provide seed and start-up funding is crucial to moving ideas forward and generating data to get larger external grants as rapidly as possible. These grants are a cornerstone of success for research at Barrow.”
-Robert Bowser, PhD
Repost @theivybraintumorcenter // Thank you to the Arizona @dbacks for another unforgettable Brain Tumor Awareness Night at Chase Field and for their generous gift to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at @barrowneuro. We`re deeply grateful to the Dbacks, the Nicole Hazen Fund for Hope, and the Women`s Board of @supportbarrow for their combined donation of $200,000 to advance brain tumor research at the Ivy Center.
The evening was also about honoring the brain tumor community, like patients Tim Soukup and Joshua Zahn—both of whom were treated for brain tumors by Ivy Center Director Nader Sanai, MD. Tim threw out the ceremonial first pitch, while Josh and his family joined in holding signs to spell out the Ivy Center`s mission of "Discovering Tomorrow`s Treatments Today."
We`d also like to thank everyone who showed up to join our "gray-out" section, reminding the public to "Go Gray for May" in honor of brain tumor awareness.
Together, we`re covering all the bases to find new treatments for even the toughest brain tumors.
May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth! This past spring, Barrow Neurological Institute joined the United Stroke Alliance`s #StrikeOutStroke initiative to raise awareness for stroke.⚾ The Barrow team attended Cactus League Spring Training games to share stroke prevention, demonstrated neuro-robotic technology used in stroke rehabilitation, and even brought out it`s donor-funded mobile stroke unit! In addition, Barrow patients and stroke survivors were invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch - highlighting their remarkable journey to recovery.
We are grateful for philanthropic support of the Petznick Stroke Center. To learn more about the impact of your support of the Center, click the link in our bio! ⬆️ https://bar.rw/4v09DAG
The Rick Oehme Foundation is matching donations to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center up to $100,000 this May in honor of #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth! 💚 Your support fuels critical research and offers hope to those battling brain cancer. Donate today, and your gift will go twice as far. Link in bio! ⬆️ https://giveto.supportbarrow.org/donation-pages/btam-fb.
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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.
