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.

Athletes of the Week | Drew Stephens, Allyson Mallory & Justin Pines

January 11, 2018 by Becca

#HighFivesAthletes Drew Stephens, Allyson Mallory & Justin Pines joined the High Fives Crew in Winter Park, Colorado last week for the first adaptive ski camp of the year! The #HighFivesAthletes excitement and enthusiasm made this camp one for the books! Other athletes included TREVOR KENNISON, JOSH SCANLON & Alana Nichols. Read their social media posts below. Today ... Read more

High Fives in the News | The Powell Movement Podcast

January 11, 2018 by Becca

WELCOME TO THE POWELL MOVEMENT! S1 / EP49: ROY TUSCANY Roy Tuscany was that cocky, aspiring pro skier that I’m sure everyone knew at one point. He had his life together, graduated from college and moved out west to pursue his ski dreams. When Roy overshot a jump and suffered a life altering injury, everything ... Read more

FAT SKI-A-THON | FUNDRAISER HIGHLIGHT

January 10, 2018 by Becca

FUNDRAISER HIGHLIGHT Adam Palmiter Adam is the long time friend of the first athlete of High Fives, Steve Wallace. Adam has been an amazing donor since the beginning. In his own words, "I have seen the organization do the same, for hundreds of athletes who were likewise caught in the wrong set of circumstances, and ... Read more

Team Carson

January 10, 2018 by Becca

Team Carson is committed to keeping the memory and spirit of Carson Burlington alive and purposeful. Go to the Team Carson website for more info --> HERE

High Fives in the News | NBC Bay Area

January 9, 2018 by Becca

Gold Medalist American freestyle skier Jonny Moseley sits down High Fives Founder Roy Tuscany in this NBC Bay Area segment https://vimeo.com/250304905

High Fives in the News | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

January 9, 2018 by Becca

ABC World News Tonight with David Muir shares, "Injured skier finds new calling in foundation that helps athletes like him" THE COMEBACK: After free skier Roy Tuscany suffered a paralyzing injury at age 24, he built back the strength to walk again – and has helped raise more than $2 million to help others in ... Read more

High Fives in the News | Reno Gazette Journal

January 9, 2018 by Becca

The High Fives Foundation founder Roy Tuscany talks about his journey and the creation of the foundation in the Reno Gazette Journal Read the full article HERE

The Last High Five of 2017 | Recap

January 3, 2018 by Becca

We met our $20,000 Last High Five of 2017 match! The Last High Five raised over $50,000. Our online giving broke High Fives record on the last day of the year, and we are so humbled by our supporters incredible generosity. Because of our supporters the organization is able to create the best outcomes for people who have ... Read more

4th Annual Mothership Classic

December 20, 2017 by Becca

The 4th Annual MOTHERSHIP CLASSIC It's a true testament to the culture of our local community that this event has turned into what it is today. The local community has really embraced the Mothership Classic and have allowed us to turn a rowdy day on the hill into a platform for creating meaningful change for ... Read more

ALCHEMIST x ROME SDS for HIGH FIVES

December 20, 2017 by Becca

SNOWBOARD RAFFLE STARTS TODAY! ALCHEMIST x ROME SDS for HIGH FIVES You can enter to win a limited edition Blur 159 snowboard (hand-numbered 1 - 15) at The Alchemist Stowe Brewery. These companies have come together in an effort to show how the power of community support can benefit outdoor athletes that suffer life-altering injuries. ... Read more

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