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Spirit of Giving Awards
Neal A. Klein, MD, FACC, and Catherine and Thomas Reahard received Spirit of Philanthropy Awards during the 24th Annual Philanthropy Awards Dinner on November 12 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Dr. Klein and Mr. and Mrs. Reahard were honored by St. Joseph’s Foundation (SJF) and Barrow Neurological Foundation (BNF) for their contributions to the hospital. The dinner was hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Arizona Chapter in celebration of National Philanthropy Day. Dr. Klein is an interventional cardiologist who has been actively involved at St. Joseph’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Foundation for many years. He is currently the director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and the medical director of Cardiovascular Services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Klein has made several gifts to the Foundation, including a large insurance policy designated to benefit the hospital’s clinics for the working poor. He is a member of the Foundation’s Heritage Society and Legacy Circle. Tom and Cathy Reahard have made both financial and leadership gifts to Barrow Neurological Foundation. Tom, who is the founder and chief executive officer of Symmetry Software in Scottsdale, served as chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 2006-2007 and is currently the past chairman. He was the vice chair of the Major Gifts Committee of the Pushing Boundaries Capital Campaign, which raised nearly $30 million for the Barrow Patient Tower and other campus improvements. The Reahards have been active supporters of the annual Lou Grubb Friends Fore Golf event. They are members of the Heritage Society.
Irish Mist annual golf fundraiser set for December 6 The Third Annual Irish Mist Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at Club West in Ahwatukee. Tracy Anthony and Ross Murray, both residents of Ahwatukee, created the golf tournament to raise funds for multiple sclerosis (MS) research at Barrow Neurological Institute. Their dedication to the event is a result of Tracy’s diagnosis with MS and Ross’ brother-in-law’s diagnosis with primary progressive MS. Both are part of a research study at Barrow, and the goal is to find a cure. The golf scramble will begin with a noon shotgun start and will include a reverse raffle, silent auction, player prizes, dinner, and a live band. Player registration is only $150 per player and $600 per foursome.
The MidFirst Bank branch of Ahwatukee will donate their fundraising van, which features an ATM and coin deposit. They will match any donated coins up to the first $1,000 and will award four Phoenix Suns tickets and a parking pass to the foursome that donates the most coins. John Gambadoro of KTAR’s Sports 620 Gambo & Ash will be the event emcee. The Irish Mist Golf Scramble raised $23,000 at the 2007 event and hopes to surpass that amount this year. Please visit www.irishmist4ms.org to register and play in the tournament.
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