Stories
Courageous Hearts
Hear from the brave patients who have found hope and healing at Barrow while battling the most debilitating neurological conditions.
Headache Patient Finds Hope at Barrow
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...
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,...
Arizona Artist Discovers the Art of Healing After Brain Tumor Surgery
Bonnie Hill-Dowdy has always used art to express her thoughts and emotions and to reflect on her experiences. Over the years, the Arizona artist...