GLENROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION  |
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St. Albert Students
Ride For The 
Glenrose
Six years ago, Richard S. Fowler Catholic Junior High School teacher,  
Clint Ludtke, wanted his students to experience what it means to give back.
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Clint Ludtke stands 
outside Richard S. 
Fowler Catholic 
Junior High School
“It all started with a U-Haul,” shares Ludtke, who 
talks about the ride’s humble beginnings. Today, 
it’s grown into an event that Fowler students look 
forward to every year — the Spoke Up Bike-a-Thon. 
Donated bikes from Flaman Fitness, local gyms, 
and the University of Alberta fill the Fowler gym 
so that every dollar raised can directly benefit the 
Glenrose Hospital Foundation. 
Interested in hosting a 
fundraiser for the Glenrose? 
There are countless ways to make a difference: 
• GET ACTIVE: Host your own walk, run, or bike ride 
and invite participants to raise funds.
• CELEBRATE: Turn a wedding, birthday, or special 
occasion into an opportunity to give back by 
asking for donations in lieu of gifts. 
• GET CREATIVE: From bake sales and trivia nights, 
to workplace challenges and community events, 
there are endless ways to fundraise. 
For more information and resources on  
hosting a fundraiser, please reach out to: 
[email protected]
Over its six years, the event has raised nearly 
$300,000. Students in grades 7 through 9 form teams, 
collect pledges, organize bottle drives, and spend the 
day riding. The gym fills with music, determination, 
and the unmistakable energy of hundreds of kids 
investing their time and effort in something larger than 
themselves. 
This year alone, the ride raised $25,000 toward the 
redevelopment of the Glenrose therapeutic pool. 
Third-party fundraisers like the Spoke Up Bike-a-Thon 
raise critical funds to support rehabilitation care at 
the Glenrose. Individuals like Ludtke and the Fowler 
students show what’s possible when communities 
come together to turn compassion into action. 
The Glenrose supports so many 
young people and families across 
our province. This is our students’ 
way of giving back and helping 
ensure more kids have access to the 
rehabilitation they need. 
– Clint Ludtke
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