Becca

Becca Lefanowicz | Truckee, CA Social Media Manager | Becca is the first High Fives employee born and bred on the west coast, but she's left her footprints and first tracks all over the globe. She is a celebrated big mountain skier, having once held the title of North Face Young Gun award at the Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships before attending Western Washington University. Becca offers her linguistic and artistic savvy to the Foundation as Social Media Manager.

High Fives Foundation Athlete Landon McGauley Opens Season 6 of The Unexpected Journey Podcast

July 9, 2026July 8, 2026 by Becca

Adaptive athlete shares his story of resilience, recovery, and redefining what’s possible The Unexpected Journey, the acclaimed podcast dedicated to elevating voices from the adaptive and disability communities, returns for its sixth season on Thursday, July 9th. The season premiere features High Fives Foundation athlete Landon McGauley, whose story highlights resilience, perseverance, and the power … Read more

Boreal Play Forever Recap | June 19, 2026

July 8, 2026 by Becca

The High Fives Foundation teamed up with Boreal Mountain and the Play Forever initiative for an unforgettable day of adaptive mountain biking at Boreal Bike Park on June 19, 2026. Thanks to the Play Forever program, every lift ticket purchased helps create more opportunities for adaptive athletes to get back on the trails. Four High … Read more

Reign Supreme Art Show Raises Over $3,500 for Recovery

July 8, 2026 by Becca

The High Fives Foundation’s Reign Supreme Art Show at Riverside Studios brought together artists, supporters, and community members for an inspiring evening celebrating creativity with purpose. The event featured 80 original art pieces, generated 66 bids from 50+ bidders, and raised more than $3,500 to support the High Fives Foundation and the ongoing work of … Read more

The Unexpected Journey Season 6 Episode 60

July 9, 2026July 8, 2026 by Becca

Landon McGauley | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Landon McGauley grew up in British Columbia. Like many of our other guests from BC, he spent his formative years in the outdoors exploring the mountains and at an early age fell in love with biking, riding around his neighborhood with a shovel to build dirt jumps. … Read more

Return To Dirt Day Trip | June 28

July 7, 2026 by Becca

Kevin Boyer + Caleb Wilson + Chad Waligura + Chelsi Gearty Date: June 28, 2026Location: Four Mile Road, ColoradoMiles Driven: 31 The High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program continues to bring athletes together through adaptive off-road adventures that celebrate community, exploration, and resilience. On June 28, the program hosted its largest day trip of … Read more

Return To Dirt Day Trip | June 21

July 7, 2026 by Becca

Shelby Fuchs + Candy Dungan + Jamie Bruce Date: June 21, 2026Location: Four Mile Road, ColoradoMiles Driven: 33 The High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program creates opportunities for athletes to discover new places, build lasting friendships, and experience the freedom of adaptive adventure. On June 21, Shelby Fuchs, Candy Dungan, and Jamie Bruce spent … Read more

Return To Dirt Day Trip | June 4

July 7, 2026 by Becca

Adam McLeod + Sam Ferguson Date: June 4, 2026Location: The Flattops, ColoradoMiles Driven: 27 The High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program continues to connect athletes through unforgettable off-road adventures that inspire confidence, build friendships, and reconnect participants with the outdoors. On June 4, adaptive athletes Adam McLeod and Sam Ferguson explored Colorado’s breathtaking Flattops … Read more

Celebrating Freedom, Independence, and America’s 250th Birthday

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 by Becca

This Fourth of July, the High Fives Foundation joins communities across the country in celebrating Independence Day and the 250th birthday of the United States. As we honor our nation’s history, we also recognize the many ways independence continues to shape lives every day. For athletes living with life-changing injuries, independence isn’t just a historic … Read more

Vegas Summer League Film Festival

July 3, 2026 by Becca

The Pura Vida Path (2025) | Short Documentary The Pura Vida Path follows the inspiring journey of Dariel Meléndez, a 23-year-old adaptive athlete from Costa Rica whose resilience and passion for the ocean have shaped his path forward. Raised surrounded by nature, Dariel discovered a love for the water while learning to swim alongside his … Read more