Andrew Lasher
Andrew was injured in an ATV accident at Durhamtown when he was launched approximately 40 feet into the air and crashed. The impact resulted in severe injuries, including fractures from T2-T8, shattered T3 and T4 vertebrae, a broken left shoulder blade, fractured sternum and ribs, and a traumatic brain injury with short-term memory loss. He also sustained significant spinal cord damage, requiring a spinal fusion from T2-T12 with additional stabilization at T3-T4, and was initially diagnosed with a complete spinal injury before progression to an incomplete injury with some muscle activity but vbery limited movement.
“No one is gonna do it for you.”
High Fives has provided:
GC2 2026 Grant funding Freedom Ryder adaptive handcycle
“This grant will allow me to get back to doing cardio outdoors and reconnect with nature. It will help me stay active, continue building my strength, and work toward becoming the best version of myself again.“
– #HighFivesAthlete, Andrew Lasher