Driving Innovation, Expanding Access,
Redefining Possible

The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is on a mission to advance comprehensive
and compassionate care for people living with paralysis.

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Living With Paralysis is a Marathon

Some people run marathons. Other people live them every day.

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What if one game could change a life?

The TESF Courage Cup is the first-ever charity hockey tournament at TD Garden.

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

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Zdeno Chara Joins TESF Advisory Board

Zdeno Chara joins TESF to support and accelerate our mission of empowering
people living with disabilities.

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TESF Recognized by University of Miami
Medicine

University of Miami Medicine Magazine profiles our co-founder Tom Smith and
TESF’s role in enhancing support across the care continuum.

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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?

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Driving Innovation, Expanding Access,
Redefining Possible

The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is on a mission to advance comprehensive and compassionate care for people living with paralysis.

Learn More About TESF

Living with Paralysis is a Marathon

Some people run marathons. Others live them every day.

Read The Publication Now

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.

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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?

Make a Difference Now

Zdeno Chara Joins TESF Advisory Board

Zdeno Chara joins TESF to support and accelerate our mission of empowering those living with paralysis.

Read the Press Release

TESF Recognized by University of Miami Medicine

University of Miami Medicine Magazine profiles our co-founder Tom Smith and TESF’s role in advancing support across the paralysis care continuum.

Read the Feature

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.

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