CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation The Barrow Grand Ball will be held on Jan. 16 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort to benefit Barrow Neurological Foundation. Proceeds from the ball support a wide variety of research projects at the institute, providing important funding for promising and innovative scientific studies. The Barrow Women’s Board was established in 1965 to raise funds for research and to foster community interest in supporting the fledgling neuroscience center. The group’s first fundraiser was a masque ball at Casa Blanca Inn on New Year’s Eve. The event netted $26,000. This year’s gala event will be co-chaired by Ann Denk and Ardie Evans. They answered a few questions.. What makes this event unique? We’re small, very intimate and very special. The limited number of guests and funds raised set us apart from other events. Only 350 guests can be accommodated in the Grand Ballroom of the Arizona Biltmore Resort, the traditional venue for the ball. Due to the commitment of the Women’s Board members and generosity of those
GALAS
attending the Barrow Grand Ball, we’ve been able to donate $36 million over the past 44 years to the research of Barrow Neurological Institute. Why are you involved? Barrow Neurological Institute is a leader in neuroscience research, medical education, technology and patient care. They are educating the next generation of neuroscience physicians and sharing the advances and techniques perfected at Barrow. It is truly an honor to partner with this world-class institution that we’re so fortunate to have in our own community. And of course, the Women’s Board offers a special opportunity to work with friends while investing in the future care for the most difficult spine and brain disorders. Does the Women’s Board have a special project this year? Because our ball is underwritten this year, our members are pleased to honor Dr. Volker K. H. Sonntag with a donation to the Sonntag Academic Pavilion, which will help support educational conferences in neuroscience, attended by medical professionals
worldwide. Dr. Sonntag directed the nation’s most prestigious residency program, mentoring many successful neurosurgeons from his program. Our membership will make personal donations directed at this tribute to Dr. Sonntag and the 26 years he’s spent helping to build the Barrow Neurological Institute into a renowned center of excellence. Who is the generous friend underwriting the ball? John W. Dawson has a history of generous financial commitment to Barrow Neurological Foundation and to the Women’s Board. He has made significant contributions to the Craniofacial Center, which provides high quality treatment for children and adults with skull and facial abnormalities, as well as the Enrichment Program for Students, allowing high school and college students the opportunity to explore science careers by working in Barrow research laboratories. John is founder of The Dawson Companies, Ltd. and has operated the Scottsdale Plaza Resort and Remington’s Restaurant since 1976.
Moondance at the Heard
Mary Hudak and Barbara Payne with Michelle Ray
SQUASH BLOSSOMS Chairs Barbara Payne, Michelle Ray and Mary Hudak
Letitia Frye
Maureen Musselmann and Tasha Aubrey with Beverly Effendi
Jill Pilcher and Beth Matthews with Amy Thurstan
RAIN DANCE A.J. Dickey honored for her outstanding philanthropy and commitment to the museum. SHIMMERING TURQUOISE IN THE MOONLIGHT Fabulous Native American jewelry worn by Ruth Kaspar and Victoria Adams. Lori and Tim Braun
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Victoria Adams and Ruth Kaspar
Tom Hassey and A.J. Dickey