BETTERING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARALYSIS
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OUR MISSION
Our Mission.
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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 and clinical 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.
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TESF AWARDED QUALITY OF LIFE GRANT FROM THE CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION
REEVE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO FUND "THE ACCESS SERIES" MARBLEHEAD, MA – JULY 1, 2026 – The Thomas E. Smith Foundation is proud to announce that it has been awarded...
Kandie Hale awarded the 2026 Stepping Forward Together Award
Kandie Hale awarded the 2026 Stepping Forward Together Award June 1, 2026: We're thrilled to share that Kandie Hale was awarded the 2026 Stepping Forward Together Award during our 16th Annual TESF Golf Classic banquet dinner. This honor recognizes those who go above and beyond...
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...
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