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by Lindsey Burke
Nephew’s care inspires couple to give to Barrow efore his nephew’s traumatic brain injury, real estate developer Guy Inzalaco had never crossed paths with Barrow Neurological Institute. But once he did, “I discovered a jewel within our community,” he said. “They did an amazing job helping my nephew Brent recover while in the hospital and through his rehabilitation.” Not long after Brent’s release from the hospital, Inzalaco contacted long-time friend and Barrow Neurological Foundation board member Patti Gentry. Gentry encouraged Inzalaco to join the Foundation’s volunteer board. “My family strongly believes in giving back to our community,” says Inzalaco. “Barrow is such a huge part of our lives now that we felt that supporting Barrow would be time and money well spent.” Inzalaco and his wife, Stephanie, donated funds to support a rehabilitation gym in the Bruce and Deborah Downey Neuro Rehabilitation Center at Barrow. The gym, which serves spine rehab patients, was named Brent’s Gym in honor of the Inzalacos’ nephew. The Inzalacos are continuing their commitment to Barrow by supporting a renovation of the Barrow Children’s Cleft and Craniofacial Center. The new center will be renamed in honor of the Inzalacos when it is formally dedicated. “The doctors in the craniofacial area are amazing,” Inzalaco said. “It’s impossible to not be moved by what some of these kids are going through. I walked out of their presentation in tears.” The center’s multidisciplinary team of professionals work with the referring physician and family to develop the best possible outcome for patients of all ages—from newborns to adults. Barrow’s specialists understand how to treat the complexities associated with craniofacial disorders and are extremely sensitive to the personal nature of these conditions. “The kids and their families are dealing with daily challenges requiring numerous surgeries over many years,” Inzalaco said. “The physicians are incredibly dedicated and stand by their patients’ side for the long term in order to help them lead as normal a life as possible. They become a part of their extended family. “The bottom line is that we wanted to be a part of something special. And by supporting Barrow, we are.” ■
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Guy and Stephanie Inzalaco’s first gift to Barrow Neurological Foundation funded a gym for spine patients in the Bruce and Deborah Downey Neuro Rehabilitation Center. The gym was named “Brent’s Gym” in honor of the couple’s nephew.
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