Josh Bogle

Josh Bogle

United States of America

Athlete #1120

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Haiku-Pauwela, HI

Josh was injured in early 2002 or 2003 while competing in a big-mountain free-ride competition, sustaining injuries to his L4 and L5 vertebrae. After several years of opioid addiction, he developed an infection in his heart, including MRSA, which required two open-heart surgeries. Complications from the infection ultimately led to the amputation of all four limbs.

“What's in your heart is stronger than what's in your way.”

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High Fives has provided:

GC2 2026 Grant funding for adaptive surfboard and equipment

Josh Bogle

“This grant will give me the opportunity to pursue an ambitious goal of surfing some of the biggest waves on the planet as a quadruple amputee. It will challenge me to push my limits, inspire others, and pursue a life-changing goal I never though possible.“

– #HighFivesAthlete, Josh Bogle

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