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We are proud to announce the recipients of our Empowerment Grant for the third cycle of 2024. Through the Empowerment Fund, we continue to provide resources and inspiration to athletes who have suffered life-changing injuries, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and other mobility-limiting conditions. This grant cycle highlights the incredible resilience and … Read more
The High Fives Foundation is proud to team up again with Armada Skis, a brand synonymous with skiing’s evolution and creativity. This partnership supports adaptive athletes by providing a new design on the cutting-edge STRANGER Ski. A progressive ski design, merging carving with freestyle and freeride, now with High Fives Foundation’s signature camo pattern. Who … Read more
This year, High Fives Foundation hosted four incredible charity golf tournaments, bringing together golfers, donors, and supporters from all over to raise funds for athletes recovering from life-changing injuries. A huge thank you to all our participants, sponsors, and volunteers who made these events a success! Your generosity helps us continue supporting athletes in their … Read more
A Partnership for Positive Change We’re thrilled to partner with CAST Touring, a company that shares our passion for empowering outdoor adventurers. Through their 2% for Good initiative, CAST donates 2% of their profits to foundations making a difference—including High Fives Foundation. With every purchase of their innovative CAST Freetour bindings, you have the power … Read more
Flylow Gear, a leading brand in mountain outerwear, is proud to announce its official partnership with High Fives Foundation as the outerwear choice for their athletes. Both organizations, rooted in the Tahoe area, share a deep connection to mountain sports and a mission to support athletes as they return to the outdoors after life-changing injuries. … Read more
2024 The Last High Five End of Year Giving: December 1 – December 31, 2024 The Last High Five of 2024 is an end of year online fundraising campaign to raise awareness about High Fives Foundation Athletes and the outdoor adaptive sports community. Last year, 2,202 donors raised $575,671. Since 2015, the Last High Five … Read more
As we close out the third quarter of 2024, we’re thrilled to celebrate the continued impact of our “Five for Fives” program! This quarter alone, the dedication and generosity of our partners helped us raise over $11,500, directly supporting our mission to be a safety net for the outdoor community. Every dollar raised fuels life-changing … Read more
Quinn Brett on Cure Vs. Quality of Life and an Update On Her Adventures Quinn Brett first came on The Unexpected Journey in Season 1, Episode 7. She was four years out from her climbing accident resulting in paralysis and shared her story in a profoundly beautiful, honest, and raw manner. Three years later, we … Read more
On October 22, 2024, over 80 supporters gathered at the beautiful Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC to celebrate community, resilience, and the impact of the High Fives Foundation. With a breathtaking sunset over the New York City skyline as our backdrop, the evening was filled with heartfelt speeches and inspiring stories. High Fives Program Director Dani Trujillo, … Read more
Words by Athlete Manager Landon McGauley Helping individuals regain independence is essential for reclaiming life after injury, yet true recovery goes beyond restoring physical capabilities. We strive to help athletes reconnect with what truly drives them — the passions that bring purpose, inspire resilience, and make each day worth waking up for. Whether an athlete … Read more
