Alex Uppenkamp
Just before heading off to college at Humboldt State University, I decided to try a 30ft step up jump on my mountain bike in San Diego. I have been working on a jump line near my house and someone came along and built the last jump much bigger. I went for it, Over shooting it and going over the handlebars sustaining a C3 complete SCI.
“Physical therapy boosts my confidence and mental state as I strive to be the best I can.”
High Fives has provided:
Alex has received three grants for physical therapy–related costs, was gifted a Bowhead bike, and this marks the third surfboard the High Fives Foundation has helped provide.
“After receiving many grants from High Fives for continued physical therapy and adaptive equipment, I feel very in tune with my injury and recovery process. I feel like I have all the necessary equipment and support to make my life meaningful and enjoyable. From mountain biking to surfing, High Fives has supported all my ambitions with getting back to the sports I loved before my injury. Being able to meet the crew was super enjoyable and to see the amount of smiles they have and the ones that they put on other people's faces like mine is priceless. I will be forever grateful for what High Fives does and can't wait to meet new people and make more memories. I also can't wait to try more sports like skiing.“
– #HighFivesAthlete, Alex Uppenkamp
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