Boston MA - The Travis Roy Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, MA and a leader in the distribution of grants to spinal injury survivors and research, announced today the launching of the Foundation’s new website, www.travisroyfoundation.org. 

The website is positioned to be an important resource for spinal cord injured survivors, families, volunteers, media, and the general public. With new functionality and a redesigned platform, the website is a valuable destination for anyone requiring information on spinal cord injuries and research. The site enables the Foundation to share success stories of those individuals who have received grants. The website also contains the latest Foundation news and information on upcoming fundraisers.

“We are very excited that our new website is now comprehensive, user-friendly and communicates timely information and accomplishments to those interested in the cure for spinal cord injuries”, said Travis Roy, Founder of the Travis Roy Foundation. “We believe that the new look and feel is very appealing and that the site will become a destination for anyone that need resources, support or research information.”

According to a study initiated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, In the United States there are estimated 6 million people currently living with paralysis.  The leading cause of spinal cord injuries are work related, followed by motor vehicle accidents. Estimated lifetime costs due to spinal cord injury can range from $681,843 to over $3 million for a 25 year old.

The website features of the new Web site include:

• Success stories of survivor grantees
• New resources for spinal cord injury survivors
• Travis Roy Foundation news and announcements
• Updated fundraising news
• Family resources and support information
• On-Line donations 
                                                                         
  TRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION:  Founded in 1997, the Travis Roy Foundation distributes grants to spinal cord injury survivors in financial need and to research projects and rehabilitation institutions across North America. The Travis Roy Foundation is uniquely positioned to touch individual lives with its focus on providing adaptive equipment and sponsoring research.  For more information, please visit our web site at www.travisroyfoundation.org.

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