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.

2016 #GivingTuesday Recap

October 30, 2017 by Becca

This Halloween we introduce you to the one, the only, the heaviest door in the world’s vanishing act! From 2009-2016 the High Fives Foundation headquarters/ CR Johnson Healing Center Gym’s doors were so heavy that you got a full workout in before getting into the gym…The center needed ADA accessible power doors. At the end ... Read more

MIERON VR | Re-Framing Recovery

October 26, 2017 by Becca

MIERON VR | Leaders In Virtual Reality Neurotherapy As the leaders in Virtual Reality Neurotherapy, MIERON is committed to creating engaging VR content targeted for specific results. They have created VR Experiences And Games Helping Patients Achieve More. They adhere to the highest standards in Virtual Reality and are committed to SCI recovery with VR technology. Thank ... Read more

We O-fish-ally Did It! | OVER $22K RAISED

October 26, 2017 by Becca

WE O-FISH-ALLY DID IT! OVER $22,000 RAISED at FISHLANTHROPY For Fives Thank you so much for helping us on October 20th at Sushi Yoshi in Stowe. We had a goal of hitting our $10,000 match, provided by an anonymous donor- and we did it! All the proceeds from the event will benefit athletes who have sustained a ... Read more

New England Sled Hockey | Demo Day

October 25, 2017 by Becca

The New England Sled Hockey League put on a sled hockey demo game Sunday, Oct 22nd, at the Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center in Montpelier with Visiting player & High Fives Founder Roy Tuscany! Photo Credit -- STEFAN HARD / STAFF PHOTOS Sunday’s game included some members of the Ice Vets of White River Junction, and notably, visiting ... Read more

High Fives Limited Edition Rumpl Puffy Blanket

October 23, 2017 by Becca

Do good with our newest collab from Rumpl, inspired by #highfivesathlete Jim Harris! When this blanket is in your cart, 5% of your entire order goes directly to the High Five Foundation and supports mountain sports athletes who have experienced life-altering injuries. LEARN MORE > As outdoor enthusiasts, our worst nightmare is an injury that prevents us from enjoying the sports we love. Athlete Jim ... Read more

TAHOE-BASED NON-PROFIT HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION TO RELEASE ANNUAL SNOW SAFETY AND AWARENESS INITIATIVE

October 17, 2017 by Becca

The High Fives Foundation’s B.A.S.I.C.S (Being. Aware. Safe. In. Critical. Situations) Program is designed to educate athletes of all ages on the importance of smart decision-making in the mountains. Throughout the month of October, the High Fives Foundation will be releasing the seventh installment of B.A.S.I.C.S. - A 22-minute documentary-style video to promote safety and ... Read more

B.A.S.I.C.S. 7 | Snow Safety & Awareness

October 16, 2017 by Becca

B.A.S.I.C.S. 7 | Snow Safety & Awareness B.A.S.I.C.S. 7 – ‘Snow Safety & Awareness’ addresses the critical vulnerabilities an athlete inevitably encounters when enjoying the mountains. The documentary features professional athletes Jeremy Jones, JT Holmes, Michelle Parker, Daron Rahlves, Elyse Saugstad & Connery Lundin each sharing their personal perspective on why making educated and informed decisions is essential. In addition to athletes, Alpenglow Expeditions, S.A.F.E. ... Read more

High Fives in the News | powder.com

October 13, 2017 by Becca

The High Fives Foundation is mentioned in Powder.com "Skiing IS Politics - We cannot escape the world we live in" October 04, 2017 By Marc Peruzzi Read the full article by Powder HERE

Athlete of the Week | Justin Pines

October 13, 2017 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Justin Pines competed in his first race in a chair - Staten Island 1/2 marathon! "Sole chair athlete at the line with 10,000 runners behind. Crazy feeling starting like that; so so good to be back racing!!" - #HighFivesAthlete Justin Pines "I learned a ton Sunday, some of it pretty hard-earned. A few factoids about the ... Read more

Partnership | Renown Health

October 13, 2017 by Becca

We are proud to continue our partnership with Renown Health Rehabilitation Hospital! Renown is providing a dedicated office space for High Fives in Reno. Five High Fives Athletes will work with Renown staff to connect with and mentor those on a journey to rebuild their life after a serious injury.

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