Glenrose Hospital Foundation

Glenrose Hospital Foundation Reimagining human ability. By supporting the Foundation, you help Glenrose patients and their families now and in the future.

As the largest freestanding tertiary rehabilitation hospital in North America, the Glenrose helps thousands from infants to seniors, with a variety of conditions requiring specialized rehabilitation interventions. The Glenrose Foundation exists with the express purpose of keeping the Glenrose Hospital at the forefront, to ensure patients receive the very best in rehabilitation care.

📣 Last chance to secure your tickets to the Courage Gala.The Courage Gala, presented by the Radostits Family, is almost ...
04/01/2026

📣 Last chance to secure your tickets to the Courage Gala.

The Courage Gala, presented by the Radostits Family, is almost here, and this is your final opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

On April 18, our community will come together for an unforgettable evening in support of the Glenrose. Your support helps bring the redevelopment of the therapeutic pool to life — an essential space where patients regain movement and rebuild strength.

🎟️ Limited tickets remain. Don’t miss it at www.CourageGala.com

On Wednesday, our President and CEO, Mark Korthuis, along with former Glenrose patient and Courage Gala keynote speaker,...
03/27/2026

On Wednesday, our President and CEO, Mark Korthuis, along with former Glenrose patient and Courage Gala keynote speaker, Dr. Robert Agostinis, joined Global Edmonton’s Daintre Christensen to talk about our annual and largest fundraising event — the Courage Gala, presented by the Radostits Family.

They talked about the impact of community support and how this year’s gala will help rebuild the hospital’s therapeutic pool. Reflecting on his recovery, Dr. Agostinis shared how being in the pool gave him hope and progress.

Join us this Saturday, April 18 at the Edmonton Convention Centre for an evening of stories, connection, and impact.

🎟️ Tickets are still available at CourageGala.com

03/26/2026

Less than a month to go — and we’re already 80% sold!

Don’t miss the Courage Gala on April 18 at the Edmonton Convention Centre, presented by the Radostits Family, for an unforgettable evening in support of patients and families at the Glenrose.

This year, your ticket helps bring the Glenrose therapeutic pool back to life — an essential space where patients, like Matt Rawluk, can safely relearn movement, rebuild strength, and regain independence.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at CourageGala.com!

Born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow at birth, Anna has f...
03/25/2026

Born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow at birth, Anna has faced more challenges in her young life than most children ever will.

At 18 months, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Over the years, she has been supported at the Glenrose through neonatal follow ups, audiology, speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy, adaptive sports, and her favourite of all — swim therapy.

In the pool, Anna found relief. The water eased her stiffness and allowed her to move more freely, practicing movements that felt impossible on land.

Looking back, her mother Jill shares, “I don’t think we would be where we are today without the Glenrose. They’ve lifted us up and given us hope all these years. They gave us our own set of milestones and stood beside us to celebrate every one.”

This March, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we celebrate children like Anna whose strength inspires us all.

🔗 Read Anna’s story here: https://glenrosefoundation.com/annas-story/
đź’™ Donate today and help create more possibilities for children like Anna: https://glenrosefoundation.com/donate-now/

Through programs like the Teddy Bear Clinic at the Glenrose, children are invited into a safe, playful environment where...
03/23/2026

Through programs like the Teddy Bear Clinic at the Glenrose, children are invited into a safe, playful environment where they can learn about medical procedures with their favourite stuffed toys. By practicing activities like checking vital signs, doing blood work, and placing IVs on their teddy bears, kids become more familiar with what to expect — helping reduce fear and build confidence.

Natasha Biernes, child life specialist, shares, “In a world where there is so much done to them, medical play gives children a chance to take control. My goal is to help kids understand what will happen, empower them to be an active participant in their care and teach them the coping strategies they need to navigate medical experiences with confidence and resilience.”

Moments of preparation make a big difference for kids like Madelynn. With guidance from Child Life Specialists, the hospital becomes a place that feels a little less scary and a lot more supportive.

This Child Life Month, we celebrate their work, and with your help, we can continue creating comforting and supportive experiences for children.

Donate today: https://support-glenrose-childlife.raiselysite.com/

We’re 80% sold for the 2026 Courage Gala, presented by the Radostits Family!Every ticket brings us closer to restoring t...
03/19/2026

We’re 80% sold for the 2026 Courage Gala, presented by the Radostits Family!

Every ticket brings us closer to restoring the Glenrose therapeutic pool — an essential space where patients regain movement, rebuild strength, and continue their rehabilitation journeys.

Thank you for supporting patients and families who rely on specialized rehabilitation care.

There are only a few spots left. Join us on Saturday, April 18 at the Edmonton Convention Centre — purchase your tickets at CourageGala.com.

03/12/2026

Tyler Tamayose has spent much of his career working with hospitals across Alberta, helping improve the systems that support patient care and rehabilitation. Through his work in health-care strategy and planning, he has seen firsthand how the right resources and environments can make a meaningful difference in a patient’s recovery.

This year, he is bringing that passion to our biggest fundraising event, the Courage Gala presented by the Radostits Family, as Committee Chair.

Watch as Tyler shares how your ticket supports the Glenrose, and more specifically, the therapeutic pool — and why the pool plays such an important role in rehabilitation care.

“As Chair of this year’s Courage Gala, I’m proud to support an effort that ensures this unique space continues to empower recovery and restore independence,” Tyler shares. “The therapeutic pool at the Glenrose is more than a facility, it’s a place where recovery, strength, and confidence are rebuilt every day.”

🎟️ Tickets are still on sale at CourageGala.com. Join us on April 18 at the Edmonton Convention Centre and be part of an evening that helps make this possible.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible mothers of the Glenrose.This year’s theme, Give to Gain, ref...
03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible mothers of the Glenrose.

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflects the many ways women show up for the people who matter most in their lives. At the Glenrose, we see this every day in the mothers who walk our halls — some supporting and advocating for their children through rehabilitation, while others are navigating their own recovery while continuing to advocate for their families.

Sarah and Jenna are two inspiring mothers whose journeys reflect the powerful role women play in the lives of those they love.

Sarah became her son Hudson’s strongest advocate after he suffered a stroke shortly after birth. Through uncertainty and years of therapy, she learned to celebrate every small victory along the way.

Jenna, a mother of four and a patient herself, continues to navigate her own rehabilitation while caring for her family. With the support of the Glenrose I CAN Centre for Assistive Technology, she found her voice through augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), strengthening her ability to advocate for herself and her children.

Their stories remind us of the many ways mothers show up for their families, and the strength women bring to those around them.

🌟 Read more about their stories here: https://glenrosefoundation.com/this-international-womens-day-we-celebrate-two-inspiring-mothers-at-the-glenrose/

Meet Jenna. Jenna uses an augmentative and assistive communication (AAC) device to speak. While the voice may sound a li...
03/03/2026

Meet Jenna.

Jenna uses an augmentative and assistive communication (AAC) device to speak. While the voice may sound a little “robotic,” as Jenna describes, the person behind it is a loving wife, proud mother of four, writer, and fierce communication advocate.

Years ago, during a physiotherapy student placement at the Glenrose, Jenna toured the I CAN Centre for Assistive Technology. She never imagined how personal that visit would one day become.

“I was voiceless,” she shares of that time.

For years, communication meant handwritten notes and careful planning. Then one day, everything changed. With the support of the I CAN Centre, Jenna found not just a device, but a system built around her life and goals.

AAC didn’t just give her a voice — it gave her access to work, advocacy, motherhood, and to fully participate in moments that matter.

In 2022, Jenna was honoured with the Foundation’s Courage Award, a fitting recognition for her extraordinary perseverance and positive outlook. Quick to share praise, she credits the I CAN Centre and its clinicians for being the reason she’s able to communicate the way she does.

“Life changing is the best way to describe it,” she says.

🔗 Read Jenna’s full story here: https://glenrosefoundation.com/jennas-story/

📣 Early bird tickets end tomorrow! It’s your last chance to take advantage of $50 off a ticket or $500 off a table of te...
02/27/2026

📣 Early bird tickets end tomorrow! It’s your last chance to take advantage of $50 off a ticket or $500 off a table of ten.

Proudly presented by the Radostits Family, the Courage Gala returns to the Edmonton Convention Centre on Saturday, April 18.

This year, your presence means more than a seat at the table, it’s an investment in the future of Albertans. Together, we’re raising funds to redevelop the Glenrose’s therapeutic pool — a space where patients regain movement, rebuild strength, and reclaim their independence. Since its closure in November 2024, patients have lost access to this essential part of their rehabilitation.

With your support, we can bring this healing space back for patients and families across Alberta.

Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring patient stories, live entertainment, a thoughtfully prepared dinner, a raffle, and the opportunity to bid on curated silent auction items.

🎟️ Buy your tickets today at CourageGala.com

After not passing his newborn hearing screening, Kayleb was referred for further testing. An auditory brainstem response...
02/25/2026

After not passing his newborn hearing screening, Kayleb was referred for further testing. An auditory brainstem response assessment confirmed his diagnosis of hearing loss — news no parent is ever prepared to receive.

At just three months old, Kayleb was fitted with his first hearing aids. He wore them consistently, quickly embracing the sounds of voices and laughter. For a time, he thrived, until his hearing began to decline once again.

This time, he was a candidate for cochlear implants.

Now in first grade and nearly two years after receiving his “new ears,” as he proudly calls them, Kayleb is hearing in ways he never could before.

Reflecting on their journey, his mother, Chelsea, shares: “This journey hasn’t been easy, especially for Kayleb, but watching him flourish reassures us that we made the right choice.”

🌟 This Cochlear Implant Awareness Month, we celebrate children like Kayleb, and the families and care teams who walk beside them, bringing connection, confidence, and the joy of sound back into their lives.

🔗 Read more about Kayleb’s story here: https://glenrosefoundation.com/kaylebs-story/

📣 Don’t wait — Early Bird pricing for the Courage Gala ends this Saturday, February 28!Save $50 on your ticket and join ...
02/24/2026

📣 Don’t wait — Early Bird pricing for the Courage Gala ends this Saturday, February 28!

Save $50 on your ticket and join us on April 18 for an inspiring evening where courage meets possibility.

This year, your support will help bring aquatic therapy back to the Glenrose, restoring an essential space where patients regain strength, movement, and independence.

This year, we’ll be joined by Dr. Rob Agostinis, a former Glenrose patient diagnosed with a mysterious illness so rare that he was only the 17th documented case in the world. Guests will hear firsthand how the Glenrose therapeutic pool supported his recovery, from the moment he took his first steps again through his journey to regaining his independence.

🔗 Read more about Dr. Agostinis’ story here: https://glenrosefoundation.com/robs-story/
🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.CourageGala.com

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10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T5G0B7

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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