James Scharnick

James Scharnick

United States of America

Athlete #887

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Clovis, CA

James was in jured on June 19, 2023, while mountain biking with friends in Big Bear, California. He went over the handlebars and sustained a spinal cord injury caused by disc herniations from C3-C7. He was airlifted to Loma Linda Hospital, where he spent four weeks before transferring to Leon S. Peters Rehabilitation Center in Fresno, California.

“Always pray and never give up. - Luke 18:1”

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High Fives has provided:

Cycle 1 2025 Grant Funding for Healing Network.

GC2 2026 Grant funding for Healing Network.

James Scharnick

“This grant will allow me to continue specialized neurotherapy that is not covered by insurance while helping ease the financial burden of my ongoing recovery. It will give me access to the specialized care I need to continue building strength, improving function, and working toward greater independence.“

– #HighFivesAthlete, James Scharnick

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