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For over 14 years, The Thomas E. Smith Foundation has been making headlines with our relentless efforts to improve the lives of those impacted by spinal cord injury and paralysis.
From launching groundbreaking initiatives to sharing powerful stories of resilience, we’ve garnered significant media attention across numerous platforms. Most notably, in collaboration with NESN, our co-founder Thomas Smith has co-created and hosted Marathon Motivations, an Emmy award-winning show that celebrates the triumphs of individuals overcoming adversity.
TESF News
June 2024: Jay Fennessy’s life changed dramatically when he sustained a spinal cord injury while mountain biking last month, in May. The Thomas E. Smith Foundation (TESF) stepped in to provide crucial support, working with Jay and his family to help develop both immediate and long-term care solutions. Within days of Jay’s transfer from Albany, […]
May 2024: We are thrilled to share that we recently teamed up with our good friend Matt Brown and his foundation to purchase a new accessible van for our latest grant recipient, Austin Tennison. Austin was born with cerebral palsy and is dependent on an accessible van for his transportation needs. He attends intensive physical […]
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