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Mission: Dedicated to prevention of catastrophic injuries in sports and recreation.Thomas Joseph Pashby, CM (March 23, 1915 – August 24, 2005) was an ophthalmologist and advocate of safety in ice hockey in Canada.Dr. Pashby helped push the use of safety equipment for hockey players including mandatory helmets and face guards. He also led the push for penalties for cross checking and other actions that could lead to back or eye injuries.Dr. Tom Pashby's name is synonymous with safety throughout the sports world. His pioneering work to prevent catastrophic sports and recreational injuries earned him the Order of Canada and election as a builder to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.Doc as he was known passed away in 2005 but his dream of safe sports for everyone is being carried on by the Dr. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund, a volunteer group that presents this annual award in his honor.
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