BETTERING THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH PARALYSIS
OUR MISSION
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 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 as well as paralysis research
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PT Scholarship Program
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Medical Transportation
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Home Nursing Assistance
NEWS & EVENTS
News & Events.
AJ Quetta Receives $10,000 Home Gym Grant
One of the most impactful experiences of 2021 for The Thomas E. Smith Foundation was our work with AJ Quetta. On January 26, AJ, then a senior varsity hockey forward for Bishop Feehan High School, was playing against Pope Francis Prep when he hit the boards and became...
Jake Thibeault Receives $10,000 FES Bike Grant
The Thomas E. Smith Foundation has recently provided a $10,000 grant to local hockey player, and Senior at Milton Academy, 18-year-old Jake Thibeault. On Sept. 4, 2021, while playing with his club team, the 18-and-under Boston Bulldogs, Jake hit the boards and became...
Annual Boston Bruins Alumni Game
The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is proud to continue our partnership with the Boston Bruins and the Boston Bruins Foundation as we held the 3rd annual Boston Bruins Alumni Game on January 30th, 2022 in Tyngsboro, MA.
The 125th Boston Marathon
On October 11, 2021 Thomas completed one of the most prestigious marathons in the world (and coincidentally, his hometown marathon), the Boston Marathon.
Thomas previously completed the marathon, 3 separate times. Once before his first accident in 2008, first time walking in 2018, and in 2019.
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