Marta Pawlik
Marta was injured in a skiing accident at Red Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, during early season conditions. While skiing a blue or black run, her skis causght on something beneath the snow, bringing her to a sudden stop and sending her headfirst into the ground. The crash reulted in fractures at C1 and C5/C6, with the C5/C6 injury causing a complete spinal cord injury.
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. - Arthur Ashe”
High Fives has provided:
GC2 2026 Grant funding for custom sit-ski seat and learning bar
“This grant will help me purchase fitted sit-skiing equipment which will get me moving in the mountains more in the winters, enjoying the snow again.“
– #HighFivesAthlete, Marta Pawlik
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