Oct. 20, 2015
BOSTON - Tuesday was officially Travis Roy Day in Boston, as Mayor Marty Walsh made the proclamation on the 20th anniversary of Roy's tragic accident, which occurred on his first collegiate shift for the Boston University men's ice hockey team on Oct. 20, 1995.
In the 20 years that have passed since Roy was paralyzed from the neck down, he has gone on to inspire not only the college hockey world, but people across the country thanks to his efforts with the Travis Roy Foundation. Though the accident changed the course of his life, Roy channeled his energy into helping others with spinal cord injuries as an activist and speaker.
Agganis Arena hosted supporters of Roy's foundation for a fundraiser on Tuesday to honor his work. The benefit featured speeches by Mayor Walsh, Roy's BU teammate Dan Ronan, Calgary Flames president of hockey operations Brian Burke and a performance by comedian Lenny Clarke.
ESPN recently unveiled a feature on Roy as part of its E60 series:
On Columbus Day before their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Boston Bruins signed Roy to a one-day contract. He was also the guest of honor for a ceremonial puck drop before the game.
Watch the ceremony here:
Here are links to other features and stories:
Boston Herald: Travis Roy still persevering 20 years later
Boston Globe: Leading a purposeful life, chosen by challenges
NHL.com: Twenty years later, Travis Roy still making impact
ESPN.com: Boston Bruins, others helping tireless Travis Roy fund spinal-cord research
USCHO.com: Travis, 20 years later: Brokenhearted about hockey, Roy battles frustrations but holds onto optimism | Interview on Oct. 20 edition of USCHO Live!
WHDH: Travis Roy honored 20 years after career-ending injury
FOX25: Travis Roy Foundation marks 20 years since spinal cord injury
WBZ: Mayor Walsh Declares Oct. 20th `Travis Roy Day' In Boston
WGBH: Travis Roy, 20 Years Of Paralysis After A Freak Hockey Accident
NECN: Former BU Hockey Player Honored 20 Years After Career-Ending Injury
Boston.com: Twenty years after tragic injury, Travis Roy is honored on Boston University's home ice
