Inspiring Hope, Saving Lives, Building a Safer Tomorrow
A foundation built in honor of Thomas LaFever. Dedicated to compassion, safety, and saving lives.
Remembering Thomas LaFever
On September 30, 2024, Thomas's journey took an unexpected turn. That morning, during Spirit Week, a motorcycle accident changed everything. Though EMTs performed CPR for 15 minutes and brought him back, the injuries were too severe. On October 3, 2024, Thomas became a hero in a different way—as an organ donor.
His final gifts were profound: a kidney to a 48-year-old man, another to a 30-year-old woman, and the gift of sight to someone who had lived in darkness. Even in his passing, Thomas continued his legacy of helping others.
A certified welder at a young age, Thomas embodied determination and skill. His love for helping others, his role as a protector, and his pure kindness defined who he was. His story now serves as an inspiration—driving our mission to promote CPR training, advocate for motorcycle safety, and champion organ donation.
His final gifts were profound: a kidney to a 48-year-old man, another to a 30-year-old woman, and the gift of sight to someone who had lived in darkness. Even in his passing, Thomas continued his legacy of helping others.
A certified welder at a young age, Thomas embodied determination and skill. His love for helping others, his role as a protector, and his pure kindness defined who he was. His story now serves as an inspiration—driving our mission to promote CPR training, advocate for motorcycle safety, and champion organ donation.
Our Mission
The Thomas LaFever Foundation was created to honor Thomas’s legacy of kindness, courage, and compassion. We are dedicated to promoting motorcycle safety, equipping communities with life saving CPR skills, and inspiring hope through the power of organ donation. What began as one life has grown into a movement of many – protecting families, empowering everyday heroes, and giving others a second chance at life.
Our Impact Areas
Explore the programs that protect and empower. Discover how preparation saves lives and how compassion opens new doors.
Motorcycle Safety
We champion comprehensive motorcycle safety awareness and education, striving to prevent accidents and protect riders through community outreach and training programs.
CPR Training
Every minute counts in an emergency. We're committed to making CPR training accessible to all communities, empowering people with the skills to save lives when seconds matter most.
Organ Donation
Through education and advocacy, we spread awareness about the profound impact of organ donation, supporting donor families and celebrating the gift of life that donors provide.
Trade Career Scholarships
In tribute to Thomas’s love for hands on work, we help students pursue skilled trades that strengthen families and communities. These scholarships turn passion into purpose and provide a path to meaningful careers.
Official Training Partners
We’re proud to announce that the Thomas LaFever Foundation is now an officially certified instructor organization for Stop the Bleed and First Aid training.
Our team is dedicated to equipping individuals, workplaces, and community groups with the life-saving skills to take action during emergencies.
Our team is dedicated to equipping individuals, workplaces, and community groups with the life-saving skills to take action during emergencies.
Join Us and Make an Impact
Reserve your spot for an upcoming event, CPR class, safety workshop, donor awareness talk, or community fundraiser. Your presence helps protect families, empower bystanders, and honor Thomas’s legacy.