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.

Creative Evolutions – Community Silent Auction Event

January 31, 2017 by Becca

“Squaw Valley: Creative Evolutions” - 84” x 64” mixed media on raw canvas During an exciting 4 hour live painting event on December 15th, 2016, Sara Bray Zimmerman and muralist Sara L Smith, simultaneously and collaboratively painted an 84”x 64” abstract-turned-landscape painting, using an intuitive painting process. (pictured above) The finished work “Squaw Valley: Creative ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | Paralympic Sport Reno

January 31, 2017 by Becca

Paralympic Sport Reno supports High Fives Military to the Mountains Program which started last week! U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the City of Reno have partnered to create Paralympic Sport Reno. They are dedicated to becoming the world leader in Paralympic sports movement and promoting excellence in the lives of ... Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | DOLAN AUTO GROUP COMMERCIAL

January 30, 2017 by Becca

Thank you Dolan Auto Group for being a partner and contributor of the High Fives Foundation Dolan Auto Group in Reno, NV treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. They know that you have high expectations, and as a car dealer they enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. ... Read more

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | ANDREW KURKA

January 27, 2017 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Andrew Kurka shares his story and the difference that can be made for those with disabilities! Hello from Aspen! Where the training has been fantastic and the racing even better. SuperG training has been in full swing, preparing us for the second SuperG races of the season in Winter Park Colorado. The first races of ... Read more

SIA 2017 Events

January 26, 2017 by Becca

Join us at SIA this year for some unforgettable events! Stop by our booth #1052 anytime during the trade show for more information. Join us at a breakfast presentation with Grant Korgan Jan. 26th @ 8am. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows hosts #HighFivesAthlete and public speaker, Grant Korgan of the Korg Movement as he presents the Keynote speech ... Read more

#HIGHFIVESATHLETE | RYAN ST. LAWRENCE

January 25, 2017 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Ryan St. Lawrence shares his first time experience in the CR Johnson Healing Center! Read and be inspired by his blog post below. "Nothing can really prepare you for a life-altering injury. Sure, you can sift through your arsenal of coping skills and pick out what you think you’ll need. You can tap the ... Read more

B.A.S.I.C.S. Program Service Breaks 200k Views

January 24, 2017 by Becca

High Fives B.A.S.I.C.S. Program Service Breaks 200k Views! The B.A.S.I.C.S. (Being Aware Safe In Critical Situations) program was created by the High Fives Foundation in 2010 as a way to reach young athletes to promote smart decision making in the mountains and to prevent injuries of any kind, especially life-altering injuries. Catch up on the ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | SARAH BURKE FOUNDATION

January 24, 2017 by Becca

To provide inspiration and support to those in need, the Sarah Burke Foundation, gives scholarship awards to young winter sports athletes Sarah Burke was so much more than just a successful athlete; She was a leader in the sport community, a respected media personality, and an action sports icon. She was also an activist and ... Read more

6th Annual Lion Heart Art Show

January 23, 2017 by Becca

On Friday, February 3rd Riverside Studios in downtown Truckee will host the 6th Annual Lion Heart Art Show – an art fundraiser for the CR Johnson Healing Center! The show will feature local artists using 12”x12” panels of wood to create masterpieces in any medium. If you would like to participate please email steve@highfivesfoundation.com. Each ... Read more

Feel Good Friday | Killington, VT

January 23, 2017 by Becca

OUR FRIENDS AT PICO MOUNTAIN ARE THROWING HIGH FIVES AND VERMONT ADAPTIVE A PARTY! Help Pico Mountain give back to High Fives and Vermont Adaptive. For only $40 you can ski ALL day at Pico Mountain, and give back. Pico will donate $5 from every pass sale to High Fives and Vermont Adaptive. Join in ... Read more

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