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Patient Stories

Transforming Lives, Shaping Futures

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Chelsea’s Story

Using two head switches, a communication device, and a deeply creative imagination, Chelsea brings her voice to life through art. Chelsea was just six months[...]

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Anna’s Story

Born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain at birth, Anna’s journey began with[...]

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Jenna’s Story

An ‘02 physical therapy graduate from the University of Alberta, devoted wife, and proud mother of four, she moves through the world with grace, all[...]

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Kayleb’s Story

Kayleb was only two months old when his family walked through the doors of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, beginning their journey to understand how sound[...]

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Matt’s Story

What started as tingling in his feet quickly took a turn for the worse when Matt Rawluk was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. As a PhD[...]

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Rob’s Story

Four years ago, a mysterious illness crept up the body of then-sixty-year-old physician Dr. Rob Agostinis, stealing his ability to speak, breathe, and move. Perfectly[...]

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Chantelle’s Story

When a mountain biking accident left her paralyzed, Chantelle never imagined she’d move again — until she discovered an exciting new spinal cord stimulation study[...]

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The Owie Project: Elias’ Story

At just 13 years old, Elias has already faced more medical challenges than most experience in a lifetime. Cecile Cormier knew her pregnancy would be[...]

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Karen’s Story

Twelve years after a life-altering car accident, Karen reflects on her road to recovery and how the Glenrose helped her rebuild her life. On August[...]

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Oral’s Story

After representing Canada internationally, including on the Olympic stage, Oral O’Gilvie never imagined his greatest challenge would come on a golf course. Recognizing the early[...]

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Go Henry Go!

When 5-year-old Henry received a GoBabyGo car from the local Alberta chapter of international organization, Variety, the Children’s Charity, his family never imagined he would[...]

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Joe’s Story

After a car accident in his youth left Joe Battaglia with a shattered and broken body, he was told he may never walk or work[...]

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Neil’s Story

After receiving a lower leg amputation in February of 2023, Neil shares how the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital changed his life. Read his story: This story[...]

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Ryan & Lane’s Story

When Ryan and his brother Lane experienced similar injuries while saddle bronc riding – eighteen years apart – they both spent months in rehabilitation at[...]