$12 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

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Over $1 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2025

1000+ Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 47 States & Territories and Canada

Over 1,900 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 290+

Veteran & First Responder experiences

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$12 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

Trophy Icon

Over $1 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2025

1000+ Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 47 States & Territories and Canada

Over 1,900 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 290+

Veteran & First Responder experiences

Adaptive Athletes Nonprofit Foundation

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE,
WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

Michelle Lyons

Athlete #1136

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Athlete #1123

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Carter Casanova

Athlete #1102

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Jared Cantrell

Athlete #1113

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Bodhi Reese

Athlete #1099

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Joseph Merrick

Athlete #1119

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2026 Promo Truckee 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | Episode 2

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Monster Energy Cares x High Fives Foundation 2026

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2026 Reign Supreme CR Johnson Art Show

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2026 Access Unlimited + Craig Adventure Camp

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Dear Ocean | World Oceans Day with High Fives Foundation

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Morning Break KOLO Cooks | May 26th

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Access Unlimited Hosts Reno Fish Day Adaptive Camp

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2026 Santa Cruz Surf Camp | Veterans Experience Adaptive Surfing with High Fives Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for High Fives Foundation grants?

What types of sports do you help athletes return to?

How exactly does the foundation use my donation?

Can I apply for a grant if I am already an existing adaptive athlete?

EMPOWERING RECOVERY THROUGH
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

At High Fives Foundation, we believe a life-altering injury should never be the end of your outdoor adventures. As an adaptive sports foundation, we provide hope, resources, and vital grants to athletes from all backgrounds who have experienced devastating setbacks, including spinal cord injuries. Our main goal is to help you get back to the physical activities you love, whether that is adaptive skiing, adaptive snowboarding, adaptive mountain biking, surfing, adaptive fishing, or adaptive motorsports. Operating as an adaptive athletes nonprofit foundation, we fund specialized equipment and help cover critical recovery expenses, such as time at a rehabilitation center for adaptive athletes. We want to completely remove the financial barriers standing between injured athletes and the great outdoors, getting you back to doing what you do best.

To make these life-changing grants possible, we rely heavily on the incredible generosity of our community and existing donors. Every single donation to our adventure sports charity fuels our mission to help as many athletes as possible reclaim their active lifestyles. We are more than just an adaptive sports charity; we are a dedicated support system for those navigating the toughest times of their lives. When you share our story and contribute financially to our adaptive sports charity program, you directly empower an athlete to rediscover their joy and independence on the snow, water, or dirt.

Make a donation, share our mission with your friends, or apply for a grant so we can give you the ultimate high five!