• Appeared with Maine Governor John Baldacci in 2006 in support of Governor's bill to double state research funds; invited by Governor Baldacci to testify before Maine legislature in 2007.

• Made national debut as college hockey color commentator, working the 2005 NCAA Division I regional playoffs for ESPN.

• Invited to address the Massachusetts legislature in 2004 in support of a bill to make the Commonwealth a "stem cell safe haven."

• Graduated from prestigious Boston University College of Communication in 2000.

• Founded the Travis Roy Foundation in 1998 to aid spinal cord injury survivors in financial need and to fund vital research.

• Author of Eleven Seconds, published by Warner Books in 1997; in 2005, the book was in its sixth printing and was re-released with a new chapter.

• Testified before a US Senate Committee for The National Institute of Health in 1996.

• Returned to Boston University in 1996 less than one year after his accident, living in an on-campus dormitory and graduating in four years.

• Gained national notoriety after shattering his C4/C5 vertebra just 11 seconds into his first shift of college hockey in a nationally televised game at Boston University in 1995. The resulting spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

What Others Are Saying...

"Many, if not all, of my attendees express their appreciation for having you as our guest speaker. Your sincere, well-defined, motivational presentation left us each with a true appreciation of the unique opportunities for our lives. I personally thank you for your brevity and thoughtfulness."

Gary R. Fulk

President & CEO, Fulk Financial Corporation

"Your message is both powerful and encouraging, and I can share with you that after participating in over twenty such programs, I have never witnessed a more attentive audience. You made a lasting friendship, some close and some distant, with everyone in attendance."

H. Charles Hill, III

Interim Dean, University of Vermont

"The power and delivery of your personal story kept our audience at full attention for the entire 45 minutes. As you discussed your accident and recovery, you could have heard a pin drop. Until the final ovation, you'd never have known there were more than 550 people in the room! For more 30 years in business, I have traveled around the country and heard some of the best speakers in the world. Your presentation ranks right at the top."

John T. Leonard

President and CEO, MEMIC

"Your presentation was very well received and quite frankly, hit our conference theme dead center. I have been reading your book and thoroughly enjoy your insights and experiences since your accident and respect more fully the inherent difficulties a disabled person must endure. You and your family are wonderful role models for a true family and the MIAAA is sincerely thankful that you have touched each and every one of us by your presentation."

Martin E. Ryan, CMAA

MIAAA Executive Director

"During my tenure as the Association President, no other speaker has generated such a positive response."

M.H. Landry

Captain, US Coast Guard

President, Greater Boston Coast Guard Officer's Assoc.

"Your messages about goal setting and finding passion in life's work are especially appropriate for our audience of business owners. These people are successful but, like all of us, need reminders about the essence of a successful life both in and outside of work. Your words were on target."

John T. Leonard

President and CEO, MEMIC

"I watched in awe as you stirred over 700 students and staff with your story and messages of inspiration. Educators dream of impacting so many, so profoundly in such a short period of time!!"

Kathie Marquis-Girard

Assistant Principal, Falmouth Middle School

"(Travis Roy's story) is a story about America's love affair with sports and the people who embrace its never-die spirit. Most of all, it is the story of one young man who surrendered to no limits and defied all odds, both before and after the tragedy that ended his game."

E.M. Swift

Writer, Sports Illustrated; Co-Author, Eleven Seconds