BILL LEE - BOSTON RED SOX & MONTREAL CANADIENS

VT WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT TO

BENEFIT THE TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION

Annual Event 2002 - present

Boston Red Sox/Montreal Expos pitcher Bill "The Spaceman" Lee has been the celebrity host of the  VT Wiffle Ball Tournament To Benefit the Travis Roy Foundation for three of the event's five years. He made appearances at the 2003, 2005,  2006 & 2007 events. Lee, one of the Red Sox top pitchers during the 1970s, is the author of three books, including his most recent, a continuation of his memoirs, Have Glove, Will Travel: The Adventures of a Baseball Vagabond.

The VT Wiffle Ball Tournament To Benefit the Travis Roy Foundation has grown into the most successful annual fundraiser that supports the Travis Roy Foundation.

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FLORIDA SEALS - SOUTHERN PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

FLORIDA SEALS BENEFIT

ONLINE BOOK SALE

2005 - present

The Florida Seals have taken an active roll with the “Travis Roy Foundation”, which assists people with spinal cord injuries. The Florida Seals are selling this book through their online store. The book entitled, "Eleven Seconds - A Story of Tragedy, Courage, & Triumph", tells his story. Proceeds will be donated to the Travis Roy Foundation, and any additional contributions to the charity will be matched by the Seals dollar for dollar.

CLICK HERE to purchase Eleven Seconds through the Floida Seals web site.

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CHRIS DRURY - Buffalo Sabres, TOM POTI - NY Rangers

John Buccigross - ESPN & TED DRURY - NHL Veteran

TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION

INVITATIONAL golf tournament

Annual Event 1996-2005

The longest running annual event that benefits the Travis Roy Foundation, the Travis Roy Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament was a privately run event hosted by ESPN anchor John Buccigross and NHL players Chris Drury, Tom Poti and Ted Drury and attracted numerous professional and Olympic athletes as guests over its ten years. The event launched in 1996 and raised more than $275,000 for the Foundation.

Chris Drury, a center with the NHL's Buffalo Sabres, was the 1999 NHL Rookie of the Year, a 2001 Stanley Cup Champion with the Colorado Avalanche, and a 2002 US Olympic Silver Medalist. He also received the prestigious Hobey Baker Award in 1998 as the top NCAA D-I player. Tom Poti, a 2003 NHL All-Star defenseman with the NY Rangers, was a 1999 All-Rookie selection and a 2002 US Olympic Silver Medalist. 2002-03 marked his best season as a pro with a career-high 11g-37a-48pts.  Ted Drury is a veteran of eight NHL seasons and represented the US at the 2003 World Championships in Finland; he was also a member of the 1998 US National team. A 1992 and 1994 US Olympian, 2004-05 marked Drury's 12th pro season and second playing for the Kassel Huskies of the German Elite League. John Buccigross is an anchor with ESPN and hosts the popular show NHL2Night. He has also participated in other Travis Roy Foundation events, including the VT Wiffle Ball Tournament to Benefit the Travis Roy Foundation.

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Ricky Craven - NASCAR

Snowmobile Run For Charity

Annual Event Since 1998

NASCAR's Ricky Craven holds a special annual snowmobile ride for life, Ricky Craven Charity Snowmobile Ride, that supports the Travis Roy Foundation, as well as four other charities.

Individual riders pay $125 each to take the 60-mile ride through the hills east of Moosehead Lake and join Craven for breakfast, lunch and an autograph session. Corporations and businesses also contribute generously toward the ride. The event raised $185,000 for the five charities in 2005, and has raised more than $1M since its inception.

2003 USG Person of the Year Award

December 5, 2003

For his efforts in raising funds for charity, NASCAR driver Ricky Craven was named the recipient of the USG Person of the Year Award for 2003. Craven, who drives the #32 Tide Chevrolet for PPI Motorsports, was honored for his work on the annual Ricky Craven Charity Snowmobile Ride. In addition to the award, Craven was presented with a prize of $100,000, to be divided evenly between the driver and the charity or charities of his choice. Craven immediately donated his half of the prize money to the five charities he supports through the charity ride, including the Travis Roy Foundation.

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Tabor Academy & St. Sebastian's School

TRAVIS ROY Cup Tournament

Annual Event Since 1996

Since 1997, the hockey teams from Tabor Academy of Marion, MA and St. Sebastian's School of Needham, MA have faced off to battle for the Travis Roy Cup. All proceeds from the annual game benefit the Travis Roy Foundation. To date, the two schools have combined to raise more than $60,000 for this important cause.

Travis Roy is a proud alumnus of Tabor Academy, class of 1995.

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BEANPOT TOURNAMENT FEATURING BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BOSTON COLLEGE,

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY & HARVARD UNIVERSITY

BEANPOT TOURNAMENT FUND-RAISERS

Annual Event 2004 - 2006, 2008

From 2004-2006 & in 2008, the Travis Roy Foundation sold 50/50 raffle tickets during the prestigious Beanpot Tournament at Boston's FleetCenter. The two-day college hockey tournament is held the first two Mondays in February and features four top Boston-area Division I college hockey teams: Boston University Terriers, Boston College Eagles, Northeastern Huskies and Harvard Crimson.

The annual Beanpot Tournament is one of the country's premier collegiate hockey event. 2006 marked the 54th tournament. Volunteers from the Foundation sold 50/50 tickets during the games, with proceeds benefiting the Boston-based nonprofit.

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bobby orr - Hockey Hall of Famer

beanpot benefit golf tournament

 Annual Event 1997-2003

Hosted by NHL legend Bobby Orr and Travis Roy, the Beanpot Golf Tournament was held annually from 1997-2003, before being replaced by a new Boston-based event. The event was consistently one of the most successful single-day fund-raisers that benefited the Travis Roy Foundation.

In addition to a day of golf on Cape Cod's beautiful Willowbend Golf Course, guests were treated to a first-class meal by the Willowbend staff as well as auctions and raffles of items donated by professional sports teams and local businesses.

Bobby Orr hosted the Cape Cod based event since its inception in 1997. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Orr met Travis Roy shortly after his 1995 accident and has been a longtime friend and an ardent supporter of the Travis Roy Foundation.

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Maine Class A High School Hockey

TRAVIS ROY award

Awarded Annually Since 1996

Since 1996, the Travis Roy Award has been presented annually at the Maine State Class A High School Hockey Banquet to a high school senior based on academic achievement, community involvement and playing ability. The award was named in honor of Travis Roy Foundation founder Travis Roy, a native of Yarmouth, ME and proud alumnus of North Yarmouth Academy, home of the Travis Roy Arena.

2008 WINNER:

Tony Dube, Biddeford High School

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Ray Bourque - NHL Legend & TIM THOMAS - Boston Bruins

Dinner At Ray Bourque's Tresca

March 28, 2007

Boston, MA -- Hockey Legend Ray Bourque hosted an exclusive dinner at his North End Restaurant Tresca on March 28, 2007. The fundraising event featured Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas.

For further information or to make reservations, please call 978-749-6400.

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS VS. NHL STARS BENEFIT GAME

BU TERRIERS VS. NHL STARS BENEFIT GAME

October 24, 2004

The Boston University Terriers varsity hockey team took on  a group of former Terriers, current or former NHL starrs, in a benefit exhibition game on October 24, 2004 at BU's Walter Brown Arena. Among the NHL players to participate: Chris Drury, Shawn McEachern, Tom Poti, Mike Grier, Rick DiPietro, Jay Pandolfo, Shawn Bates, Dan LaCouture, Adrian Aucoin, Scott Lachance, Scott Young, Joe Sacco, Mike Sullivan and Doug Friedman.

More than $20,000 was raised through the benefit game, with all proceeds going to the Travis Roy Foundation and the Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation.

Press Release

Game Summary & Box Score

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Boston Bruins  

2008 Boston Bruins Charity Auction
February 17, 2008

The 9th Annual Boston Bruins Charity Auction was held at Mantra Restaurant on Sunday, February 17, 2008 to benefit the Travis Roy Foundation. The Boston Bruins Charity Auction is an upscale event, held annually, which allows Bruins fans to mix and mingle with the entire Boston Bruins roster, coaching staff, management, and alumni.

The event boasted over 200 silent auction items that featured one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, gift certificates to top of the line restaurants, and unique fan experience packages -- just to name a few of the exciting prizes. The highlight of the evening was the greatly anticipated live auction. The live auction consisted of creative packages such as team road trips or dinner with Zdeno Chara. The live auction also allowed for guests to bid on truly unique items such as a chance for your child to take their favorite Bruin to school for the day. More than 250 people attended the event which raised more than $150,000 for the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Travis Roy Foundation.

READ MORE ABOUT THE 2008 BRUINS AUCTION

Boston Bruins 50/50 Raffle Nights

December 6 & 8, 2003

The Travis Roy Foundation took part in the Boston Bruins 50/50 Raffle during two games during the 2003-04 NHL season: Saturday, December 6 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers and Monday, December 8 vs. the Ottawa Senators. Volunteers from the Foundation braved a Nor'easter which dumped more than 2 feet of snow in the area to sell the 50/50 tickets during the two games. Despite the weather-limited crowds, the event raised close to $3,000 for the Foundation.

The Boston Bruins game night programs, including the 50/50 Raffle, Radar Slapshot Booth and Silent Auctions, raise more than $85,000 annually for a variety of New England charities.

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Boston Red Sox Disability Advocacy Awareness Night

Boston Red Sox Honor Travis Roy On

 Disability Advocacy Awareness Night

June 23, 2003

The Boston Red Sox honored Travis Roy on June 23, 2003  as part of the organization's Disability Advocacy Awareness Night for his work with the Travis Roy Foundation.

Roy joined Eunice Kennedy Shriver in being honored prior to the Red Sox' June 23, 2003 game versus the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Roy and Shriver were recognized prior to the first pitch of the game and were presented with commemorative plaques in recognition of their contributions as advocates for the disabled.

Ms. Shriver, who also threw out the ceremonial first pitch, was recognized as the founder of the Special Olympics.

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Portland Sea Dogs

Ricky Craven/Travis Roy Night

April 30, 2003

NASCAR Winston Cup driver and Maine native Ricky Craven made an appearance at Hadlock Field on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 as the Portland Sea Dogs took on the Reading Phillies. Joining Craven at the event was longtime friend Travis Roy, and fans in attendance gave generously to the Travis Roy Foundation. VIP Parts, Tires & Service sponsored the event.

Roy was presented with a Sea Dogs uniform with his name and #24 while Craven received a jersey sporting his name and #32. Craven also threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Sea Dogs are the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.

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Buffalo Sabres

Travis Roy Night

March 22, 2002

The Buffalo Sabres turned their March 22, 2002 game vs. the Boston Bruins into "Travis Roy Night" as part of the team's injury prevention awareness initiative and a kick-off their "Shoot for a Cure" youth program.

A special silent auction took place, with all proceeds to going the Travis Roy Foundation. Over 30 pieces of sports memorabilia were sold. Next to the silent auction area, Travis sold and signed more than  150 copies of his book, Eleven Seconds, with long lines of people waiting to meet and speak to him.

The Sabres, including defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick, also participated in the 2004 Rochester Art Gala to Benefit the Travis Roy Foundation.
 

"We are committed to a long term relationship with Travis and his foundation," stated Pete Hassen, Community Development Director for the Sabres. "We look forward to building upon this event and creating more awareness in western New York for this great cause."

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Los Angeles Kings

Benefit Game to Fight Paralysis

September 28, 1996

The Los Angeles Kings hosted the first major fund-raiser to benefit the Travis Roy Foundation. The proceeds from the event helped launch the Foundation, which was created in 1997. The Kings hosted the Colorado Avalanche in an exhibition game on September 28, 1996 that helped raise $100,000 for paralysis survivors. Proceeds were split evenly between the Travis Roy Foundation, Paralysis Project of America and the Kings Care Foundation.

The Travis Roy Foundation is indebted to the LA Kings and every team and individual who helped launch the Foundation in its early days & who help sustain it today. Without their assistance, the Foundation would not be able to offer help to those in need.

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Celebrity Participants

Over the years, countless sports personalities have participated in Foundation-supporting events. Among the athletes to lend their time or other support to help find a cure for spinal cord paralysis: