BETTERING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS 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
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PT Scholarship Program
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Medical Transportation
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Home Nursing Assistance
NEWS & EVENTS
News & Events.
Chet Johnston receives Annual Zdeno Chara Paralysis Grant
June 2025 — The Thomas E. Smith Foundation (TESF) is proud to award the Zdeno Chara Paralysis Grant to Chet Johnston. Established in 2023, this annual grant is made possible...
Zdeno Chara joins TESF Advisory Board of Directors
Zdeno Chara joins the Thomas E. Smith Foundation's Advisory Board of Directors Hockey legend to support mission of improving lives of those affected by paralysis BOSTON, MA — June 16, 2025 — The Thomas E. Smith Foundation (TESF) is honored to welcome Zdeno Chara,...
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...
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...
The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is a Paralysis Partner of the
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