Stories
Courageous Hearts
Hear from the brave patients who have found hope and healing at Barrow while battling the most debilitating neurological conditions.
Clinical Trials Offer Answers & Hope During Alzheimer’s Journey
Bobbie's doctors dismissed Bobbie’s memory concerns as normal aging. Her son, Ivan, wasn’t convinced and sought another opinion at Barrow. Here, Bobbie was enrolled Bobbie...
Finding Relief with Headache Treatment
Alison never imagined she would experience a sudden headache that would turn her world upside down, plunging her into years of pain and uncertainty. That...
Valley Philanthropist Regains Control of His Life
Jimmy Walker has spent the past six decades working with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports. But through it all, he was...
70-Year-Old Soccer Star Scores Big Against Glioblastoma
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...
College Student’s Second Chance at Life Thanks to Neurocritical Care Team
In February 2024, college freshman Brielle May came home to her parents' house for a long weekend. Six weeks later, Brielle slowly emerged from a...
A Life Reclaimed After a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Creating wood carvings has been Bill’s greatest passion for the last 12 years, and what he intended to do for the rest of his life....
Coming Back Stronger Than Ever After Brain Surgery: Laird’s Story
When Laird Vernon began volunteering at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West almost ten years ago, he never imagined that it would lead to...
Researching the Same Condition that Almost Took Her Life: Gia’s Story
Gia Patel had a vibrant passion for life and a strong drive to learn. When a medical emergency introduced her to Barrow, Gia was inspired...
Finding Care and Comfort Amidst a Dementia Diagnosis
The day I married my husband, Bill, was the happiest of my life. The future seemed wide open, with endless possibilities ahead. We made five,...