What if one game could change a life?

Join us for the first-ever charity hockey tournament at TD Garden, benefiting individuals living with paralysis.

This is more than just a hockey game—it’s a shot at changing lives.

Driving Innovation, Expanding Access,
Redefining Possible

The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is a catalyst for transformative change
for people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) & paralysis.

Making Access Real

Making Access Real offers insights from lived experience on
how to become a better ally to people living with paralysis.

Living with Paralysis

Did you know that the average out-of-pocket cost of living with
a spinal cord injury (SCI) is between $1,000,000 – $6,000,000?

Our Mission.

The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to better the lives of those affected by and living with spinal cord injury (SCI) and paralysis through financial and emotional support, as well as supporting preventive innovations that decrease the risk of spinal cord injuries.

Donor impact by the numbers.

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Rehabilitation Equipment

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Direct PT

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Clinical Research

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Home Modifications

DONATED To individuals with paralysis and clinical research

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PT Scholarship Program

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Medical Transportation

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Home Nursing Assistance

DONATED To individuals with paralysis and clinical research

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Rehabilitation Equipment

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Direct PT

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Clinical Research

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Home Modifications

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PT Scholarship Program

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Medical Transportation

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Home Nursing Assistance

Our Corporate Partners.

The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is a Paralysis Partner of the 

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