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Women's Board of Barrow Neurological Institute Barrow Grand Ball

Ms. Kathy Barrow, Women’s Board member, and Linda Hunt, president of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Ms. Kathy Barrow, Women's Board member, and Linda Hunt, president of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

The Women's Board of Barrow Neurological Institute (Barrow), celebrated 43 years of fundraising Saturday, January 19th at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa.  The 2008 Barrow Grand Ball was the culmination of a year of planning for this glorious intimate event chaired by Karen Hobbs and Ruth Lavinia.

Diana Balich, chairman of the Women's Board, announced to the 350-plus guests that net proceeds from the Ball was $3.5 million, which included a final $1-million gift as part of a multi-year commitment from the Steele Foundation.

Proceeds from the Ball go directly to research teams to create the miracles that you so often read about.  The cutting-edge research and technological advances that have come as a result of patron generosity continue to benefit the community, state and patients nationwide.

Special thanks were given to the many distinguished benefactors attending the Ball, including Dan Cracchiolo of the Steele Foundation and his wife, Pam Grant. Appreciation was extended to Julie Ann Wrigley for underwriting this year's Ball and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center for their support along with the dedicated professionals at Barrow Neurological Institute and Barrow Neurological Foundation.

Ball co-chairs Mrs. Karen Hobbs and Mrs. Ruth Lavinia; and Mrs. Diana Balich, 2007-08 Women’s Board chairman
Ball co-chairs Mrs. Karen Hobbs and Mrs. Ruth Lavinia; and Mrs. Diana Balich, 2007-08 Women's Board chairman.

Dr. Robert Spetzler, director of Barrow Neurological Institute, and his wife, Nancy Spetzler, with Linda Hunt, and her husband, William Hunt
Dr. Robert Spetzler, director of Barrow Neurological Institute, and his wife, Nancy, with Linda Hunt, and her husband, William.

Arizona Senator Jon Kyl and his wife Caryll Kyl
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl and his wife Caryll.

Mrs. Sandy Magruder, Women’s Board member, and her husband, Mac Magruder
Mrs. Sandy Magruder, Women's Board member, and her husband, Mac.

C.A. Howlett and Nan Hunter
C.A. Howlett and Nan Hunter.
Eddie Basha, Nadine Basha, and Pam Grant, Women’s Board member, and her husband, Dan Cracchiolo
Eddie and Nadine Basha, and Pam Grant, Women's Board member, and her husband, Dan Cracchiolo.

Jack Friedland and Harriet Friedland, Women’s Board member; Jerry Bisgrove; and Melissa Leonesio, Frank Leonesio
Jack Friedland and Harriet Friedland, Women's Board member; Jerry Bisgrove; and Melissa and Frank Leonesio.

Nancy Hanley, Women’s Board member, and her husband, Lee Hanley
Nancy Hanley, Women's Board member, and her husband, Lee.

Al Molina and Mrs. Penny Gunning, Women’s Board member
Al Molina and Mrs. Penny Gunning, Women's Board member.

Doris Norton, Women’s Board member; Linda Hunt, president of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center; and John Norton
Doris Norton, Women's Board member; Linda Hunt, president of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center; and John Norton.

Ms. Kathleen Norton, Mrs. Patricia Boyd Gentry, Ms. Julie Ann Wrigley, Barrow Grand Ball underwriter
Ms. Kathleen Norton, Mrs. Patricia Boyd Gentry, Ms. Julie Ann Wrigley, Barrow Grand Ball underwriter.

Dr. Joan Rankin Shapiro and Dr. William Shapiro; Dr. Cameron McDougall; Dr. and Mrs. Volker Sonntag; Dr. and Mrs. Robert Spetzler.
Dr. Joan Rankin Shapiro and Dr. William Shapiro; Dr. Cameron McDougall; Dr. and Mrs. Volker Sonntag; Dr. and Mrs. Robert Spetzler.

Dr. Robert Spetzler, David Glew, Ann Glew, and Dr. Volker Sonntag
Dr. Robert Spetzler, David and Ann Glew, and Dr. Volker Sonntag.

Nancy Walker, Women’s Board member, and her husband, Jimmy Walker
Nancy Walker, Women's Board member, and her husband, Jimmy.

Photos: Jackie Mercandetti

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