IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE,
WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

Over $7 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

Nearly $2 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2022

Over 600 Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 44 States + Canada funded

Over 1,000 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 162

Veteran experiences

HIGH FIVES ATHLETES

Paul Bouchard

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Surf

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Wendy Belk

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Meet Wendy

Franklin Henderson

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Mountain Bike

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Corwin Berger

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Dirt

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Connor May

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Flying

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Christopher Schmidt

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Dirt

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Luke Sharp

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Dirt

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Zach Moggach

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Mountain Bike

Meet Zach

Ryan Natelborg

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Rugby

Meet Ryan

Brayden Butler

ADAPTIVE SPORT

Rock Climbing

Meet Brayden

THE EMPOWERMENT FUND GRANT IS CURRENTLY OPEN!

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Join a Ski-a-Thon Event!

Fat Ski-a-Thon

March 5, 2023
Sugarbush Resort, Vermont

The FAT SKI-A-THON is where it all started and has become the highest grossing event for us. The Sugarbush community whole-heardetly supports the event and the numbers show for it.

Last day to sign up Feb 23

The Mothership Classic

March 26, 2023
Palisades Tahoe, California

The Mothership Classic began when Arcade Belts teamed up with High Fives Foundation to raise fund for High Fives Athletes. Every year the event attracts a crowd of locals to see who can win the title of most laps on KT-22.

Last day to sign up Mar 20

Retro Shred-a-Thon

April 15, 2023
Winter Park, Colorado

The newest to the series, The Retro Shred-a-Thon is beginning to pickup momentum. Phunkshun and High Fives Foundation have teamed up to raise funds for High Fives Athletes. See you out there!

Last day to sign up Apr 6

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HIGH FIVES STORIES

Empowerment through Employment

Finding employment after a life-changing injury can be something be incredibly challenging for anyone, especially those who did not have solid employment prior to their … Read more

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Return to Snow Track Day 2

Recently, we were lucky enough to experience a new and exciting camp that combined our love of going fast, with snow and high-powered Can-Am side … Read more

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High Five’s annual Vermont ski camp does not disappoint

Getting to spend time in Vermont is always incredible the community, the support, and the love is always high when we go east. The roots … Read more

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2023 Fat Ski-a-Thon Post Release

MAD RIVER VALLEY SKIING COMMUNITY RAISES $447K AT SUGARBUSH SKI-A-THON FOR HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION Funds raised will help injured, outdoor sports athletes recover from their … Read more

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The growth in prosthetic surf feet over the years

Professional surfer & #HighFivesAthlete, Tommy Counihan IV, speaks towards the growth in prosthetics surf feet over the years. Modified tread to improve Grip and flexibility. … Read more

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High Fives Foundation NAMED “2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits

Award based on Community Recommendations 2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits The High Fives Foundation is truly an amazing organization to work with. Four months ago … Read more

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High Fives Foundation and Arcade belts – Empowering Athletes throughout the years

A very successful partnership over the last nine years and one we would like to highlight has been the pairing with Arcade Belt and, most … Read more

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Tender Belly Bacon announces sponsorship of the High Fives Foundation

Bacon & High Fives: A Sizzling Partnership! Tender Belly Bacon announces sponsorship of the High Fives Foundation Tender Belly, the bacon brand that sizzles breakfast … Read more

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