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ATHLETE ANIMATIONS
High Fives Foundation’s "Athlete Animations" is a dedicated series spotlighting our athletes' recovery stories, celebrating their pride in representing and being uplifted by High Fives Foundation. It serves as a platform to express gratitude to our donors and supporters for their commitment to empowering individuals as they pursue their dreams, achieve milestones, and ignite inspiration in others.
DAN SOLLER, THE DANIMAL
HIGH FIVES ATHLETE #230
On October 7, 2018, on the closing day of Crested Butte's bike park, Dan Soller and his friend Joel set out for one last ride after a rainy day in western Colorado. A few laps in, they approached a familiar tabletop jump, unaware that a fallen tree had obscured the landing area. When Dan hit the jump, he landed on the tree, snapping his bike's fork and striking his chest with enough force to instantly paralyze him. A couple riding behind them quickly called ski patrol, leading to Dan being airlifted to Grand Junction. After his hospital discharge, he connected with the High Fives Foundation, whose support helped him navigate life after his injury. Remarkably, just four to five months later, Dan was back on a bike, demonstrating his determination to return to the outdoors he loved.