Over $8.3 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

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Nearly $2.5 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2022

Over 700 Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 46 States + Canada funded

Over 1,300 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 185

Veteran experiences

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE,
WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE,
WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

Over $8.3 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

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Nearly $2.5 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2022

Over 700 Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 46 States + Canada funded

Over 1,300 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 185

Veteran experiences

HIGH FIVES ATHLETES

Dennis Kowalke

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Steven Philips

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Chris Katana

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Josh Sweeney

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Shannon Mckee

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Blair Jones

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WE ARE MANY. WE ARE MIGHTY.

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THE EMPOWERMENT FUND GRANT IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

Grant Cycle 1 opens 1/1/2024

HIGH FIVES ADAPTIVE SPORTS

HIGH FIVES STORIES

High Fives in the News Recap

We’ve been so fortunate to be featured in several news articles highlighting our program services, staff, and recent projects the past couple of weeks. In … Read more

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Giving Tuesday 2023 Recap

It was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Starting off the morning of November 28th 2023, aka #GivingTuesday, we had a goal to raise $45,000 for our High Fives programs. … Read more

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MasterCraft Brings Surfing to Lake Tahoe

When you dream big, big things happen. And when you don’t have access to the sports you love where you live, you create it. Announcing … Read more

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West | 2023 Empowerment Grant Cycle 3 Recap

High Fives Foundation is so proud to introduce the recipients of the Cycle 3 2023 Empowerment Grants. These remarkable athletes will receive unwavering support as … Read more

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Central | 2023 Empowerment Grant Cycle 3 Recap

High Fives Foundation is so proud to introduce the recipients of the Cycle 3 2023 Empowerment Grants. These remarkable athletes will receive unwavering support as … Read more

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East | 2023 Empowerment Grant Cycle 3 Recap

High Fives Foundation is so proud to introduce the recipients of the Cycle 3 2023 Empowerment Grants. These remarkable athletes will receive unwavering support as … Read more

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Dixxon x High Fives Foundation Flannel Collab

It’s officially flannel season. For any occasion, there’s no better choice than the brilliant designs and expert craftsmanship of Dixxon Flannel Company. Dixxon has created … Read more

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Matching Begins for The Last High Five!

Matching is now open! Contributions to The Last High Five fundraiser make double the impact with a dollar-for-dollar match in support of High Fives athletes. … Read more

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Return to Dirt 2023 Recap

In the world of extreme sports and overcoming challenges, High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program stands as a beacon of resilience and community support. … Read more

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The Last High Five of 2023

What is The Last High Five? It’s our annual end of the year online fundraiser put on by High Fives athletes. Extending through the month … Read more

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HIGH FIVES VIDEOS

Who When Where Why – BASICS 2022 – Part 1

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Terrain Park Safety – BASICS 2022 – Part 2

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Follow the Signs – BASICS 2022 – Part 3

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Helmets Are Cool – BASICS 2021

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Navigating the Mountain as an Adaptive Skier – BASICS 2021

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Ride Another Day – BASICS 2021

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Chairlift Safety – BASICS 2021

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Gear Maintenance – BASICS 2021

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REACH | Radically Empower an Athlete’s Commitment to Healing

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High Fives Athletes Thank You!

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