Together for 43 years, Phyllis and Gary Hilscher shared a rare love story that even Alzheimer’s disease could not diminish. “He was the love of my life,” Phyllis says. Read More
Carol Safford learned to cope and help her partner, Martha, through Alzheimer's disease, thanks to the support and expertise of BSHRI. Carol honors BSHRI by giving back with an IRA charitable rollover and generous estate gift. Read More
Patients and visitors at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center are greeted by a large poster featuring former patient Jan Carraway and her husband, Bob—both longtime volunteers at the Cancer Center. Two quotes neatly sum up this exceptional couple: "We will never be the same again," Bob said following Jan's cancer journey, and from the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Read More
Following Bob Sanderson's battles with cancer, he and his wife, Cheri, tapped into that very personal experience and realized they wanted to help kids struggling through similar challenges. Now, their compassion and generosity will impact the lives of countless children who receive care at Cardon Children's Medical Center. Read More
Marty Tanona spent his career as a selfless community servant, but his proudest accomplishment was being a doting husband to his wife, Arlene. The pair lived a near fairytale life—until Arlene was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Together, they spent 135 days at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center as she battled the disease. Read More
Angie Rafferty's life was touched by several Banner Health facilities. Angie worked as a night telephone operator at Banner Baywood Medical Center beginning in the early 2000s and she was treated at Banner Gateway Medical Center for a brain tumor, which eventually took her life. Read More
Norma Mercer was born in 1913 and grew up in Montana. A former teacher, she and her husband Don planned to retire in Texas until a visit to Mesa along the route changed her mind. As a longtime Mesa resident, Norma always had a special place in her heart for the health care facilities in her community, believing everyone deserves good medical care close to home. Read More
John Hardison was a prostate cancer patient who began his treatment at MD Anderson in Houston. After seeing a commercial for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, he moved his care to Arizona. John donated a substantial portion of his assets to prostate cancer research, with Banner MD Anderson among the selected beneficiaries. Read More
Nancy Teets made a generous gift to benefit the Family and Family Community Services Program at Banner Alzheimer's Institute, in honor of her late husband, John. Read More
