Music Meets Mission

Join us for another unforgetable evening at Park City
in South Boston, Building Accessibility, Strength, & Hope
through music and community at the 2026 Legacy BASH!.

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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.

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What if one game could change a life?

In partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation, the TESF Courage Cup is back at TD Garden on September 22nd

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

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Living With Paralysis is a Marathon

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

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Did You Know

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

What if one shift could change a life?

In partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation, the TESF Courage Cup is back at TD Garden on September 22nd!

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

Learn more or Sign up now

Living With Paralysis is a Marathon

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

Read The Publication Now

Did You Know

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

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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