https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPm42Oai4jc
The 15th annual Travis Roy Wiffle Ball Tournament will be taking place next weekend so we wanted to take a quick break from training camp coverage to help get the word out.
As a few of the lucky ones to have been in Trav’s orbit before and after his injury, his story is that of a life interrupted that became a life much more impactful than that of his dreams. Travis Roy is a beacon of light and a gravitational force and we wanted to alert anyone who was interested in donating to the amazing Travis Roy Foundation.
The Foundation is currently holding its annual fundraising push with its 15th annual WIFFLE ball tournament with replicas of Fenway, Wrigley and the Field of Dreams, appropriately enough (Contributor Jamie Conway’s brother, Ian, is on the “Hardshells” in case you want to boost their fundraising, or Trav manages “The Point”).
New England is lucky to have a man like Trav among its citizens, a person who perseveres despite seemingly insurmountable hardship. If you’re interested, please donate. It’s an amazing program he’s created.
Mike D. note – I played against Travis in high school and was amazed to discover that Jamie and I shared a connection to him. His injury had a profound effect on me having achieved my own dream of playing college hockey at the exact same time. To see it taken almost immediately away from him almost instantly, a player I had competed against and had enormous respect for, gave me a new perspective on my own career and pursuits. Please support Travis’ foundation if you’re able to! And if you’re unfamiliar with his story, the video above tells the heart wrenching story.
