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EVENT INFORMATION

 

The Thomas E. Smith Foundation Courage Classic hockey tournament, powered by the Boston Bruins Foundation, will be a first-of-its-kind charity fundraiser at TD Garden. The inaugural event will be held in September 2025 during SCI Awareness Month.

 

Event details


Four teams, each with sixteen players

Each team will be coached by one of the following Boston Bruins legends:


Bob Sweeney + Zdeno Chara + Ray Bourque + Andrew Raycroft

Each player will receive a custom keepsake jersey, socks, and a gift bag  

 

Player shoot-around before each game


Two games followed by a championship game  

 

Reception lunch to follow at the TD Garden

 

Opportunities for exclusive access, photos, and meet and greets with the coaches

 

Player fundraising


Each player will be responsible for fundraising $5,000 and given a customized fundraising webpage powered by the Boston Bruins Foundation team. Players may source donations from personal networks, corporate sponsorships, employee matching programs, donor- advised funds, or personal contributions. TESF and the Boston Bruins Foundation will provide ongoing support for players as they fundraise. Coaches will also encourage and incentivize player fundraising in the months leading up to the Courage Classic.

 

For more information and details about how to join a team, please contact: Thomas Smith - President/Co-Founder jenna@thomasesmithfoundation.org

 

Thank you for your interest in working with TESF to support individuals and families with paralysis.

 

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