Join former NHL forward Shawn Thornton as he steps off the ice and fights to improve the lives of those affected by cancer and Parkinson’s diseases.
The Shawn Thornton Foundation is dedicated to helping find cures for diseases close to Shawn's heart, specifically, Parkinson's and cancer. The Foundation will work towards this mission by raising awareness, funding innovative research and helping to relieve the burden and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Upcoming Events
April 21, 20252025 Boston MarathonRun for Thorty’s Team in the 2025 Boston Marathon®. We are currently accepting applications for runners for the in person event. Applicants for the in person will be asked to raise a minimum of $12,000.Some of the advantages of being a part of the Thorty’s team include:What you receive for running...
2025 Boston Marathon
April 21, 2025
Run for Thorty’s Team in the 2025 Boston Marathon®.
We are currently accepting applications for runners for the in person event. Applicants for the in person will be asked to raise a minimum of $12,000.
Some of the advantages of being a part of the Thorty’s team include:
- What you receive for running on our team and supporting our mission
- Full and personalized 20-week training plan for every level of running with
- organized group runs throughout the season through CharityTeams.com.
- Runners will receive fundraising support.
- Organized point to point long runs on the course with aid station support.
- Kickoff meeting
- permit.
- Official Team running singlet to wear race day.
- Race week festivities
- Unsurpassed team spirit, team organization and runner support.
- A positive life changing experience and memorable journey of running the 2025 Boston Marathon with Thorty's Team.
August 18, 2024Asics® Falmouth Road Race®Join Thorty’s Team for the 2024 Asics® Falmouth Road Race® Help outrun Parkinson’s and cancer. Running for a nonprofit can offer you so much more than just running a race. It can offer you the opportunity to be part of a solution to this crisis by taking care of your own health and helping ...
Asics® Falmouth Road Race®
August 18, 2024
Join Thorty’s Team for the 2024 Asics® Falmouth Road Race®
Help outrun Parkinson’s and cancer.Running for a nonprofit can offer you so much more than just running a race. It can offer you the opportunity to be part of a solution to this crisis by taking care of your own health and helping to raise funds.
Fundraising commitments
$1,600 Minimum for the event - In Person
$550 If you have your own bib - In Person
$550 Virtual runTeam Members Receive:
- An official race entry either virtual or in-person. In-person entries will be determined based on the field size and fundraising commitment
- A team jersey to wear race day
- A personal fundraising web page and online tools that make fundraising easy
- A training program designed by CharityTeams
- Fundraising support and guidance through CharityTeams and your charity
- An opportunity to make an impact in the community while having fun through running
For more information email Susan@CharityTeams.com directly.
August 19, 2024Putts & Punches for Parkinson'sOn Monday, August 19th, join us for the 14th Annual Shawn Thornton Foundation Putts & Punches for Parkinson’s Golf Tournament at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton, MA. Bring your “A-Game” and play against some of New England’s favorite stars and celebrities while enjoying food, drinks, golfe...
Putts & Punches for Parkinson's
August 19, 2024
On Monday, August 19th, join us for the 14th Annual Shawn Thornton Foundation Putts & Punches for Parkinson’s Golf Tournament at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton, MA. Bring your “A-Game” and play against some of New England’s favorite stars and celebrities while enjoying food, drinks, golfer gifts, and much more!
REGISTRATION
10:30AMTOURNAMENT BRUNCH
ENJOY FOOD, DRINKS & PROGRAM WITH CELEBRITY GUESTS 11:00AM-12:30PMPRACTICE AREA OPENS
12:30PMSHOTGUN START
1:00PMPOST-GOLF COCKTAILS & AWARDS
5:30PMFor more information & to RSVP, please contact
ADAM BENOIT ADAM@FMPPRODUCTIONS.COM 978-930-9734
ZOE LEVEN ZLEVEN@FMPPRODUCTIONS.COM 914-505-0923
Originally from Oshawa, Ontario, Shawn began his career in the National Hockey League at the age of 19 as a draft to the Toronto Maple Leafs. After moving to the Chicago Blackhawks for 3 seasons, Shawn made his way to Anaheim where he won his first Stanley Cup Championship with the Ducks. Shortly after, Shawn signed with the Boston Bruins where he was a key player for the black and gold. In 2011, he helped lead the team to a championship season and bring the Stanley Cup back to Boston for the first time in 39 years.
While in Boston, Shawn took on a very active role in the community, becoming a fan favorite of many local residents. He is no stranger to public or media appearances and is extremely involved in the charitable world. He regularly visited local hospitals, sat on the board for a variety of charity events, and was a spokesperson for Athletes for Heroes, a program that supports the children of fallen or severely injured soldiers. In 2009 Shawn received the John P. Bucyk Award which honors the Bruins player who has contributed the most to charitable and community endeavors.
Few players know the difference between playing in the minors and playing in the NHL as well as Thornton. In 2014 he became the third player to appear in 600 NHL games and 600 American Hockey League games and the first to reach that mark in the NHL after first doing so in the AHL. In 2014 Shawn was traded to the Florida Panthers where he continued his role as a team leader both on and off the ice. Shawn finally retired from a 20-year professional hockey career on April 6th 2017. Shawn now works for the Florida Panthers as Vice President of Operations.
After losing his grandmother to a 14 year battle with Parkinson's and hearing the touching stories of so many cancer patients and their families during his hospital visits, Shawn was inspired to take the next step in his charitable efforts. He founded The Shawn Thornton Foundation in 2013 with the mission to help cure life-threatening diseases, specifically Parkinson's and cancer. As the Foundation's President and Director, Shawn works with his board of directors to improve the quality of life for patients and their families through various events and fundraising efforts. Shawn feels extremely fortunate for the support he has received throughout the years and looks forward to continuing to give back to the community that has always supported him.
Your donation to The Shawn Thornton Foundation will help fund innovative research, increase awareness and provide quality care for patients and families affected by Parkinson's and cancer.
