Glenrose Hospital Foundation

2024 has been an exceptional year, made possible by the generosity of our incredible supporters, donors, community partners, and of course, the inspiring patients of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. As we reflect on the year, we are filled with gratitude for the support of the community, the kindness of every individual who contributed, and the unwavering resilience of our patients. Together, we’ve created a meaningful transformation and touched countless lives. It’s through your compassion and dedication that we have been able to make such a profound impact.  Thank you for partnering with us to drive the future of rehabilitative care forward. Here’s to many more years of embracing hope, healing and building a stronger community together. 🔗 If you are still considering a year-end gift, please donate online by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/gK6Y9tDw Wishing you all a joyful New Year! 🌟

2024 was an exciting year for us! In February, Alberta Innovates and the Glenrose Hospital Foundation came together to announce a partnership aiming to improve access to rehabilitative care for Albertans in remote and rural municipalities through the fostering and implementation of digital health technologies. Learn more about this exciting partnership: https://bit.ly/3uMoCoe #HealthTech #AlbertaInnovation #DigitalHealth

An exciting moment for the spinal cord injury (SCI) community as ONWARD Medical has received FDA approval for the world’s first non-invasive spinal cord stimulation system, the ARC-EX®.  The hospital’s Scientific Program Lead, Dr. Jessica D'Amico, was a part of an international group of researchers who supported the May 2024 publication of the Up-LIFT Trial, examining the safety and effectiveness of ARC-EX® therapy. With the support of the foundation and ONWARD Medical, Dr. D’Amico is excited to continue this work at the Glenrose and hopes to bring some of these devices to the hospital in the new year, supporting both SCI patients and other patient populations, including those recovering from stroke.

Happy holidays from the Glenrose Hospital Foundation team! ⛄ As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our sincerest gratitude to you – our incredible donors, supporters, and community partners. Your generosity has made this year truly remarkable, making real impact on the lives of Glenrose patients and their families, every single day.  Thanks to your generous support, we’ve been able to:  💙 Support cutting-edge research that will help bring forward the future of rehabilitation healthcare   💙 Procure new and innovative equipment that continues to improve quality of care   💙 Support facilities and spaces that make the Glenrose the leader it is today   It’s not too late to give a gift this year! Consider making a donation to support families on their journeys through rehabilitation before 2024 ends. By making a donation online, you’ll automatically receive your electronic receipt.  🔗 Click the link to give today: https://lnkd.in/gK6Y9tDw Please note, our office will be closed from December 23 to 27. For questions, please email us at info@glenrosefoundation.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Over the past year, with the support of our incredible donors, community partners, and supporters, the Glenrose Hospital Foundation has been at the forefront of driving innovation. Our 2023/24 Annual Report highlights key milestones, including transformative research, groundbreaking technologies, and community engagement. These achievements have empowered us to make a lasting impact in Alberta and beyond. Explore how we continue to transform imaginative ideas into real-world innovations in rehabilitative healthcare. We invite you to read our latest Annual Report and learn how our community of donors and supporters are helping shape new pathways to better rehabilitative care. 🔗 Click the link to read our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gmqDbbxB

A result of our joint engagement session this past fall with Alberta Innovates – which was a part of the 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 initiative – we are thrilled to share with you the resulting summary and key insights through the highly anticipated 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩.  View the report here: https://lnkd.in/e8arrbTJ This report shares important considerations as we work to address the challenges of:  1. Improving equitable access to rehabilitation care within rural and remote Alberta communities, and   2. Improving transitions in care from hospital-to-home to ensure rehabilitation needs are met for those living in rural and remote areas. Learn more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gbXGYUSa

Save the date for the 2025 Courage Gala presented by Qualico Properties! Our President & CEO, Mark Korthuis formally invites you to join us this April for the Glenrose Hospital Foundation’s signature event of the year – the Courage Gala. Join us for a celebration sixty years in the making as we look back on the remarkable evolution and rich history of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and look forward with curiosity as we define, what’s next. 📅 Mark your calendars for April 11, 2025, at Hall D, Edmonton Convention Centre, and stay tuned for Early Bird tickets on-sale in January! Tax receipts will be issued post-event for the charitable portion of your ticket sale. 🔗 Visit CourageGala.com for more info. We can’t wait to see you in April!  

After a car accident in his youth and over seventy surgeries, Joe was told he may never walk or work again ... until the Glenrose. His accident left him with severe injuries including a broken femur, fractured vertebrae, and a head injury, and at the young age of fourteen, he faced the daunting reality that life as he knew it would be changed forever. Joe’s visited the Glenrose four times to-date, for rehabilitation after a hip replacement, spinal cord fusion surgery, shoulder replacement, and most recently, he visited the hospital’s amputation rehabilitation program after hip disarticulation surgery – which removed his entire left leg through the hip joint – an incredibly rare surgery that makes up only 2% of amputations. An active individual, Joe aspired to return to some of his greatest joys: sailing, golfing, and most importantly, fulfilling his role as a grandpa. And the Glenrose helped him get there. 🔗 Read Joe’s story, and how the Glenrose continues to help him achieve his goals with the support of community members like you: https://lnkd.in/gxVuw9dZ ❤️ Consider making a donation before 2024 ends to support others like Joe on their journeys through rehabilitation. All donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt: https://lnkd.in/gK6Y9tDw

Today is #GivingTuesday, a global movement dedicated to fostering community generosity. This holiday season, we’re excited to team up with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital to bring some joy and comfort to children on their rehabilitation journeys.  Kristin Budney, child life specialist, shares the impact of small gifts for children like Albert and Weston during their hospital stay. Simple items, such as a VR headset, a giraffe plushie, and Lego sets bring joy and distraction, helping young patients feel less isolated and more at ease while recovering.   Your contributions to our wish list will not only bring smiles to children but also provide comfort and support during their stay. We invite you to make a meaningful impact by purchasing an item (or two!) from our wish list. Your generosity will directly support these brave kids along their journey through recovery and make their stay a little bit brighter. Together, we can help make the season warmer for those who need it most.   Any gift purchase over $20 is eligible for a tax receipt! Please send your receipts to info@glenrosefoundation.com. Click here to see the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital's wish list for Giving Tuesday: https://lnkd.in/gbYrzTZ4

Last month, our partners at BLINC Lab competed in the 2024 Cybathlon – an international competition that challenges teams world-wide to develop assistive technologies suitable for everyday use for persons with disabilities. And their team didn’t just compete – they finished in the Top 8 – putting Edmonton and Canada on the map amongst teams from France, China, and Italy. The lab’s BLINCdev team raced in the upper-limb prosthesis competition where their pilot, Chris Neilson, who has a transhumeral (above-the-elbow) amputation, used their Bento Arm technology to complete a series of competition tasks, including picking up and carrying weighted items, stacking, and hanging laundry, amongst others. The foundation is proud to support the BLINC Lab in this year’s competition, helping bring the future forward for life-changing assistive technologies. Congrats to the team on their recent success!