Travis Roy, inspirational player who was paralyzed on the ice, passes away
Travis Roy, who used his injury suffered just 11 seconds into his first hockey game with Boston University to become an inspiration to others, has died at the age of 45. Roy passed away due to complications associated with quadriplegia.
In October of 1995, Roy became paralyzed after sliding into the boards awkwardly during his first game with Boston U. It resulted in Roy's cracking his fourth and fifth vertebrae and leaving him a quadriplegic. He later regained some use in his right arm.
Determined to make an impact, In 1997 Roy started a foundation called "The Travis Roy Foundation" to help spinal cord injury survivors and to fund research into a cure. Since then, the Travis Roy Foundation has distributed more than $9 million in individual grants and to research projects and rehabilitation institutions. The individual grant funds have been used to modify vans and to purchase wheelchairs, computers, ramps, shower chairs, and other adaptive equipment to help paraplegics and quadriplegics live their lives.
The hockey world mourned his passing on Thursday, with the NHL calling Roy "a special man who responded to his devastating injury by dedicating himself to serving others." Former Bruins star and current team president Cam Neely also shared his condolences.
"Travis Roy was the ultimate symbol of determination and courage," Neely said. "The impact that Travis had on the New England hockey community is immeasurable, and his relentless advocacy for spinal cord research was inspiring."
From his wheelchair, Roy gave as many as 40 motivational speeches a year. The message he shared: Do the best with what you have and don't dwell on your misfortune.
Our sincere condolences to family, friends and fans of Travis Roy.
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