FRIENDS Magazine Fall 2010 - Banner Health

Suzanne Hilton with her mother, Ann Bey, and family
“My mother is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s,” said Suzi.
“She’s not really even that responsive. I’ve accepted the fact that
there’s nothing that can be done to help her, so now I’m focusing
on what can be done to help myself and my children.”
The Institute’s mission of ending Alzheimer’s disease without
losing another generation hits incredibly close to home for Suzi.
It motivates her in so many ways.
As an original member of the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation
board of directors, she, along with her husband, Steve, is confident
that a world without Alzheimer’s disease will soon be realized.
She’s equally confident that the researchers and physicians at
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute will be at the forefront of that
achievement. Her faith in their ability is unwavering—so much so
that she has spent years rallying support.
In addition to making a personal gift of $1 million to support
the Institute’s research endeavors, Suzi, a founding member of the
Women’s Council of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, works yearround
to help shine a spotlight on the Institute and the amazing
work being done there. She and her fellow Women’s Council
members, a dedicated group of women working tirelessly to raise
awareness and funds, host the annual A Night to Remember
cocktail, tasting and auction event to support the Institute.
For Suzi, helping to end Alzheimer’s disease is the greatest
gift she can offer her children.