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The Thomas E. Smith Foundation

A 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to better the lives of those living with paralysis. The Thomas E.

Smith Foundation advances comprehensive and compassionate care for people living with paralysis. Through developing meaningful programs, investing in groundbreaking research, and advocating for equitable access to care, TESF is a catalyst for transformative change for these individuals, their caregivers, and loved ones.

08/26/2026

Music meets mission 💚💙💛

The 2026 Legacy BASH lineup is set:

🎷 Mike Rollins & Company ft. Lisa Bello

🎸 Grace Marshall & The Heartland

🎶 The Jay Psaros Band

With MC Kendra Petrone, host of Morning MAGIC 106.7

Join us Friday, Sept. 25 at Park City (411 Dorchester Ave, South Boston)
VIP reception at 5:30 PM with open bar and complimentary apps
Doors at 6:30 PM. 21+

GA $30 | VIP $100

One night of live music in Southie, building accessibility, strength and hope for individuals and families living with paralysis. Proceeds to benefit our Care Continuum Innovation Program.

Tickets: https://2026-legacy-bash.eventbrite.com/

08/25/2026

🔹 Meet Anne 🔹
Anne is a full-time nurse and a professional physically integrated dancer living with a spinal cord injury.

Through our Stronger Together Grant Program, Anne has been able to advance her rehabilitation beyond conventional therapies, working with specialized Pilates instructors and using clinical equipment to build strength for the stage and endurance for everyday life.

In her own words:
"I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you and all of your donors. This has come at a very special time in my life and I will forever be thankful for this opportunity… With the support of the TESF, I am taking steps to become an internationally accredited Pilates instructor (PMA-ITTAP) in an effort to share with others the gift of healing Pilates has given me."

Anne, we can't wait to see where this next chapter takes you. 💚💙

Your generosity makes journeys like Anne's possible. Together, we're stronger.

08/10/2026

The BASH is back: Building Accessibility, Strength & Hope 🎶

The 2026 Legacy BASH takes over Park City Southie on Friday, September 25th with performances from mikerollins featuring ＬＩＳＡ　ＢＥＬＬO, Grace Marshall & the Heartland and more TBA!

Last year, 800+ attendees helped raise over $150,000 for individuals and families living with paralysis. This year, we close out SCI Awareness Month with a celebration of over 16 years of redefining possible!

🎟️ GA: $30
🎟️ VIP: $100 (includes private cabana access, a pre-event reception with open bar, complimentary apps, and special gift)

Note: Park City is fully accessible. Complimentary tickets are available for attendees with PCAs – DM or email us for more info!

Get your tickets now. Link in comments. 💚💙💛

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Kandie Hale, recipient of the 2026 Stepping Forward Together Award, presented at our 16th Annual TESF Golf Classic banquet.

Kandie has been part of TESF since 2013. She founded Hockey Moms Against Injury and rallied support for the Look-Up Line, which is now installed in rinks across the country to reduce catastrophic head and neck injuries.

From advocate to Director on our advisory board, as our Executive Director & COO Sarah McNeil Merrefield put it: "Kandie has been with the Foundation through every stage of its growth, and has never waited to be asked to help."

Thank you for everything you have given TESF and the people we serve kandieegirl. We would not be the organization we are today without your continued enthusiasm and support of our mission 💚💙💛

Link in bio to read the full announcement on our News & Updates page.

08/03/2026

We are honored to be selected for a Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's National Paralysis Resource Center.

This grant will support the creation of "The Access Series", a six-session virtual workshop program on the financial and systemic challenges of living with paralysis.

Too often, people leave the hospital and rehabilitation without a clear roadmap for navigating insurance, securing funding for essential equipment and services, or accessing the benefits and community resources available to them.

Funding for this program was made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL grant -05).

We are grateful to the Reeve Foundation for helping us expand access for people living with paralysis 💚💙💛

Link in bio to check out the full announcement on our website.

06/30/2026

Save the date! Our 2026 Legacy BASH will be back with our friends Park City Southie on Friday, September 25th.

We're excited for another night of live music, community, and fun – all in support of our mission to advance care for people living with paralysis. This year, we're shifting to a multi-act festival format so stay tuned for the full lineup drop later this summer.

Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this one!

06/26/2026

A few steps, and a heartfelt thank you. This is what your support makes possible. 💚💙

Today we invite you to meet Casey, Stephen, and Nikki, three of our recent Stronger Together Grant recipients.

We're grateful to our donors for enabling us to play a small role in helping all three individuals move forward after a spinal cord injury.

Every bit of support TESF provides goes toward making moments like these possible for people living with paralysis.

Please take a moment to watch -> link in comments.

06/09/2026

Last week, we were proud to welcome another full field of golfers to our 16th Annual TESF Golf Classic .cc.

For the second straight year over $75,000 was raised to advance comprehensive and compassionate care for those living with spinal cord injury and paralysis.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor , our corporate and hole sponsors (too many to tag here), every golfer, dinner attendee, and to our event partners , and volunteers for your continued support 💚💙

Swipe for highlights from the day → link to full gallery in comments.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the service members who gave their lives for this country.

We're also thinking of the families and friends who continue to carry their memory forward, today and every day.

To everyone who served, and to everyone who lost someone who did – thank you from all of us at TESF ❤️ 🇺🇸

04/22/2026

Paralyzed 3x... 8x ✅ Our co-founder is living proof of what access makes possible 💪

On Monday, our family, friends, and the crowd on Boylston Street witnessed Tom cross the finish line for the 8th time since sustained three unrelated paralyzing spinal cord injuries. This year Tom had the priviledge to walk alongside 's Bill and Denise Richard, and our dear friend, TESF supporter, Joe Ford.

Thank you to our supporters, , , , , the Richard family, , as well as every charity and participant in the 130th . And of course – thank you to the city of Boston.

Eight marathons in, and this one hit different. A day and weekend we'll carry with us for a long time. 💙💛

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Marblehead, MA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://thomasesmithfoundation.org/

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