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.

15 Years Ago… $1,000,000 Donated

15 Years Ago… $1,000,000 Donated

15 years ago today, my life changed forever. On August 2, 2008, I was skating in summer tournament gearing up for my first season of junior hockey. Never in a million years did I think that trying to pursue a dream of playing collegiate hockey would result in paralysis....

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Jake Thibeault Receives $10,000 FES Bike Grant

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 paralyzed...

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AJ Quetta Receives $10,000 Home Gym Grant

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 paralyzed...

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

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

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PARTNERS

Our CORPORATE Partners.