The Unexpected Journey Season 4 | Billy Price

Billy Price on Building a Brand and Being a Dad Billy Price is an entrepreneur and the CEO and Cofounder, with Darin Donaldson, of Billy Footwear, a Seattle based footwear brand they have built from the ground up over the past seven years. Billy Footwear utilizes the concept of universal design to make shoes that … Read more

The Last High Five 2024 Recap: A Season of Generosity

December 1 – December 31, 2024, marked another incredible season of giving during The Last High Five, High Fives Foundation’s annual end-of-year fundraising campaign. Thanks to the passionate support of donors, athletes, and the broader High Fives community, we raised over $490,000—fueling the spirit of adaptive sports and empowering athletes recovering from life-changing injuries. Generosity … Read more

2025 Winter Park Retro Shred-A-Thon!

Colorado snow enthusiasts, mark your calendars for April 19th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Winter Park Resort, Colorado! High Fives Foundation brings its annual Retro Shred-A-Thon to Winter Park Resort, inviting the community to hit the slopes, embrace the throwback style, and raise vital funds for adaptive athletes and veterans. “At Phunkshun … Read more

Shred KT-22 for a Cause with the Mothership Classic Returning to Palisades Tahoe

Spend the day lapping the world’s greatest chairlift, KT-22! High Fives Foundation is proud to present the return of the legendary Mothership Classic Shred-A-Thon on March 23rd, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Palisades Tahoe, California! This high-energy, retro-inspired fundraising event invites skiers and snowboarders to relive the golden age of the sport … Read more

Athlete Reflections from Puerto Rico Surf Camp

Written By Athlete Manager; Landon McGauley As the High Fives Foundation has grown from supporting its very first athlete in 2009 to its 866th in 2024, our adaptive sports programs and the locations where we host them have expanded exponentially. It all began with our first surf camp in San Clemente in 2012. Since then, … Read more

Unveiling the 5 HIGHlights of December 2024

December was a month to remember for High Fives, filled with powerful milestones and moments of community connection. From impactful Empowerment Grants that supported athletes on their recovery journeys to inspiring stories of resilience and perseverance, our athletes continued to push boundaries and set new goals. Community events brought us together, raising awareness and funds … Read more

High Fives Foundation Revamps Empowerment Grant Cycles for 2025

Apply HERE Truckee, CA — [January 1, 2025] — The High Fives Foundation is excited to announce a streamlined approach to its Empowerment Grant process, designed to maximize accessibility and impact for adaptive athletes. In 2025, the Foundation is transitioning from three grant cycles per year to two, creating a more streamlined, user-friendly process for … Read more

Community & Conversation in the Roaring Fork Valley

On November 12, 2024, the High Fives Foundation brought its Community & Conversation series to the Roaring Fork Valley. Held at the stylish Eldorado Cocktail Lounge, the event welcomed 55 enthusiastic attendees, including six High Fives Athletes, for an evening of connection, storytelling, and shared passion. The evening was a blend of inspiration and camaraderie. … Read more

The 2024 Silver Tie Gala

The High Fives Foundation is thrilled to share the success of our annual Silver Tie Gala, a night dedicated to celebrating the strength and impact of our incredible community. Thanks to your support, this year’s gala raised over $475,000, directly benefiting 866 High Fives Athletes and countless others positively impacted by our mission. With over … Read more