Andrew Mangan

Andrew Mangan

United States of America
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Kiteboard

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Buffalo, NY

Andrew belly-flopped into snow that he thought was nice, soft powder. Unfortunately, in reality, that thin layer of powder concealed hardpack snow just beneath the surface. This caused a cervical spinal injury.

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

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High Fives has provided:

Sit Kiteboard $900 & Custom Aluminum Frame $1,600

Andrew Mangan

“Short term: I am working to get up kitesurfing and I am working to get back into competitive para-rowing. Long Term: I want to row in the Paralympics for the U.S. I also want to complete an ironman triathlon (now I would be timed out!)“

– #HighFivesAthlete, Andrew Mangan

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