SCIboston Receives $81,533 from NHL Foundation U.S. to Support Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program
Go Forward! 2026 funding will support independence and quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries
BOSTON, MA — August 10, 2026 — SCIboston announced today that it received $81,533 from the NHL Foundation U.S. on June 25, 2026, as one of five nonprofit beneficiaries of Go Forward! 2026, a two-city fundraising initiative that uses hockey as a catalyst to raise awareness and funds for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders.
The funding will directly support SCIboston’s Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to individuals living with spinal cord injuries. These grants help fund critical equipment and resources that can increase independence, improve quality of life, and enable greater participation in the community.
“We are incredibly grateful to the NHL Foundation U.S., Scott Litner, and everyone who made Go Forward! 2026 possible,” said Molly Sebo, Executive Director of SCIboston. “There is something especially meaningful about the hockey community continuing to support individuals with spinal cord injuries through a program that carries Travis Roy’s name and legacy. This generous funding will translate directly into opportunities for people to live more independently and participate more fully in their communities.”
Go Forward! 2026 brought together the hockey community, supporters, and nonprofit organizations through events in New York City and Tampa, culminating with the Travis Roy Hockey Classic during the NHL Stadium Series weekend. SCIboston was selected as one of five beneficiaries alongside the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, pdLIFE, and Stay In Step Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center.
The initiative was supported by Kimberly Davis, President of the NHL Foundation and Rob Wooley, Executive Director of the NHL Foundation.
For nearly a decade, the Travis Roy Hockey Classic has brought the hockey community together in support of people affected by spinal cord injury. Scott Litner, longtime organizer of the event, has played a key role in growing this effort and continuing its connection to Travis Roy’s legacy.
“It’s been an honor and a privilege to host this annual hockey game in Travis’ name that’s raised over $2 mil for those impacted by SCI. When my father suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury twenty-one years ago, I was introduced to Travis who was there to support me when my dad passed away.”
“Despite the daily challenges Travis faced, he was incredibly humble, always gave everyone words of encouragement and had a positive attitude toward life. Travis became a symbol of courage & resilience, using his experience to motivate others and was always there to help those with spinal cord injuries.”
Travis Roy sustained a spinal cord injury just 11 seconds into his first collegiate hockey game for Boston University in 1995. He went on to dedicate his life to helping others with spinal cord injuries. Following the closure of the Travis Roy Foundation, SCIboston was entrusted with continuing its Quality of Life Grant Program.
Today, the Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program carries that work forward, helping individuals obtain essential equipment and resources often not fully covered by insurance or other funding sources. The $81,533 received through Go Forward! 2026 will allow SCIboston to provide additional grants and reach more individuals facing these financial barriers.
SCIboston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Reaching, Inspiring, Supporting, and Empowering individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury. Through peer mentoring, support groups, education, advocacy, transition support, community programming, scholarships, and the Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program, SCIboston provides resources, connection, and support throughout the spinal cord injury journey.
The NHL Foundation U.S., Inc. (formerly the National Hockey League Foundation) aims to strengthen communities and improve lives across the United States through hockey, focusing on access and positive social impact.
Contact: Molly Sebo, Executive Director, SCIboston
617-952-5643 | molly@sciboston.org
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