Bowling for Barrow Raises $70K

More than 150 guests teamed up with professional athletes, celebrities and Barrow Neurological Institute physicians and staff June 21 to “strike out the effects of concussion.” The event at Skylanes Bowling in Scottsdale was hosted by Karen King Brooks and raised $70,000 in support of the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center’s programs for athletes and domestic violence survivors.

Courtney Bennett with Justin Timberlake autographed guitar

Guests bowled while they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Among the celebrity guests were former Arizona Cardinals first round draft pick Andre Wadsworth, Mo from Alt AZ 93.3, current Buffalo Bills player and former Cardinals player Lorenzo Alexander, Philadelphia Eagles retired player Mark McMillian, ASU women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne, Philadelphia rising player Collin Fernandez, former Cardinals player Kwame Lassiter and former ASU star and current Miami Dolphins player Kalen Ballage.

Phoenix Suns color analyst and former player Tim Kempton emceed the evening. The center director, Dr. Javier Cárdenas, and Dr. Glynnis Zieman spoke to guests about the impact of their support on those who have suffered concussions or other brain injuries. Attendees were also introduced to Darcy, a domestic violence and brain injury survivor who is on her way to recovery after the treatment she received at Barrow.

Auctioneer Letitia Frye hosed a live auction that included an electric guitar signed by Justin Timberlake; dinner catered by Chef Christopher Gross; a backyard barbecue with Mark McMillian, Tito’s and a Traeger grill; and a staycation at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa.

The event was sponsored by Skylanes Boutique Bowling Club, Evening Entertainment Group, The King Approach and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Alt AZ’s Mo and Dr. Javier Cárdenas

Amber Sukkert, Patti Gentry and Ashley Sukkert

Mark McMillian, Nicole Rittenmeyer and Nick Gilmcher

Dr. Javier Cárdenas, Dr. Glynnis Zieman, Ashley Bridwell and Letitia Frye

Lorenzo Alexander, Dr. Robert Bowser, Dr. Jeremy Shefner and Mark McMillian

Katie Cobb and Tim Kempton

Derek Kennard, Jr. and Karen King Brooks

Former Arizona Cardinals player Kwame Lassiter

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