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01/04/07 Tim Thomas Named NHL's "First Star" Selects Travis Roy Foundation as Recipient of $1,000 Bruins Foundation Donation Boston -- The National Hockey League (NHL) announced on December 26, 2006 that Boston Bruins goaltender, Tim Thomas, was named the league’s “First Star” for the week ending December 24. Thomas backstopped the Bruins to three victories last week, posting a 1.33 goals-against average and .959 save percentage, stopping 94 of 98 shots. Thomas began the week by making 35 saves as Boston defeated the Senators 7-2 on Dec. 19 in Ottawa. Just two nights later, Thomas recorded 39 saves in a 2-0 victory over Vancouver at the TD Banknorth Garden on December 21 - his first shutout of the season and second of his NHL career. In the shutout, Thomas turned in a stellar third-period performance against the Canucks, turning aside all 14 shots he faced in the final frame. Finally, Thomas completed the week by making 20 saves in a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on December 23, improving his season record to 16-8-2 with a 2.92 goals-against average and .909 save percentage. This is the second time this season that Thomas has been named a “Star of the Week” by the NHL, as he was named the “Third Star” for his play during the week ending November 19. In honor of Thomas’ achievement, the Boston Bruins Foundation donated $1000 in Tim’s name to the charity of his choice. Thomas presented the donation to the Travis Roy Foundation prior to the Bruins' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 4, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden. The Travis Roy Foundation wishes to extend our gratitude to Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins' organization for their continuing support of this important cause.
THE TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION: The Travis Roy Foundation aids survivors of spinal cord injuries and funds research into a cure. Funds are distributed as individual grants and to research projects and rehabilitation institutions across North America. The individual grant funds are used by spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors in financial need to modify vans and to purchase wheelchairs, ramps, shower chairs, computer technology, and adaptive equipment to help quadriplegics and paraplegics live more independent lives. The Travis Roy Foundation is uniquely positioned to touch individual lives with our focus on providing adaptive equipment and sponsoring research.
Today, there are 250,000 people in the United States living with a spinal cord injury. Approximately 13,000 new injuries will occur this year. The lifeblood of the Foundation is the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations, and this generosity has helped us make a direct and profound impact on the lives of SCI survivors and their families. But the need is overwhelming, and there is so much more to be done. The IRS recognizes the Foundation as a tax-exempt public charity, and contributions are deductible to the extent provided in the Internal Revenue Code.
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