The inaugural recipient of the IS Hero's award was Dr. Jong Rho and the Pediatric Neurology Division of the Barrow Neurologic Institute of Phoenix. Ryan and Tiffany Allen in Arizona nominated Dr. Rho.

Here is their story:

It is with great pleasure that our family be given the opportunity to nominate an IS Hero. As a parent/advocate we feel it's so important to recognize the individuals and organizations that go above and beyond expectations. Dr Jong Rho and Barrow are just that team.

It is without question that Dr Jong Rho is the main reason why Logan is where he is today. Dr Rho spent countless hours educating us; he gave us same day responses to our urgent questions; he was committed to us even after hours; and was willing to assure Logan received the best care possible regardless of standard protocol. We are also so thankful of Dr. Rho's calm, kind, and straightforward bedside manner, his knowledge of Infantile Spasms, his putting up with our neurotic line of questioning, and his continued care and concern for our son and our family.

With every great clinician, is an organization that supports him or her. The Pediatric Neurology Division of the Barrow Neurologic Institute of Phoenix is that place. Having had many opportunities to utilize their services and staff we can't thank them enough for their passion and understanding during our difficult time. We are forever grateful to Dr. Bodensteiner and Barrow for working with all of Logan's challenges and providing a place of comfort and support for our family.

Dr. Rho is currently the head of Pediatric Neurology at Alberta Children's hospital in Alberta Canada.