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.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | DAVID HEWEL

October 20, 2016 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Update, David Hewel! David has been crushing his recovery and working hard with Performance Trainer, Chris Cloyd in the healing center. Now at a pivotal time and making leaps and bounds David has increased his work load by adding sessions with Jack Powell. “Motivated by two trainers, David will be making amazing progress!” Jack Powell aka ... Read more

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | Alina Garbuzov

October 20, 2016 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Alina Garbuzov shares her recovery through a different kind of outlet...a blog, Small Restless Human! Small Restless Human is a blog written by Alina Garbuzov about her recovery as an 'impatient, imperfect, hyperactive young person.' Background behind Alina Garbuzov "I lived in three different countries as a kid. My family left Russia when I was seven years ... Read more

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | TAHOE WEEKLY

October 20, 2016 by Becca

Tahoe Weekly shares #highfivesathlete Jason Abraham's view of his film, QUADRILYZED "Stepping in front of the camera · Jason Abraham focus of film" Written by High Fives' Grant Writer Luka Starmer! Watch the video below. Read the full story HERE Read the Full Story HERE // Watch the full video below Donate to an Athlete Today

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | CRAVE

October 20, 2016 by Becca

CRAVE online shares Rumpl & High Fives Collab in "Camp City | Fool-Proof Fall Camping" With the right equipment, outdoor adventures don't need to end with summer. "We recommend Browning Camping Directors Chairs for hanging out fireside, along with the rugged Super Tough STX cooler by Igloo. For shelter you may as well pick up a ... Read more

Supporter | SNOCRU

March 13, 2026October 18, 2016 by Becca

Happy 5 Year Anniversary SNOCRU! This month SNOCRU is celebrating their 5 year anniversary! Thank you SNOCRU for your continued support in High Fives and congratulations on your success! SNOCRU app Founder Ed Lewis shares his appreciation to SNOCRU supporters in the letter below. "I want you to know how much I appreciate you being a part of ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | Shane McConkey Foundation

October 18, 2016 by Becca

Since its inception in 2011, the Shane McConkey Foundation has donated nearly $300,000 to causes that inspire positive change in and around Lake Tahoe! The Shane McConkey Foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and everyday people who share a passion for life. High Five and thank you to the Shane ... Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | CODY LAPLANTE 2016 SEASON EDIT

October 17, 2016 by Becca

Watch and Enjoy Cody LaPlante's 2016 season edit! His name is Cody LaPlante, and he can flip, spin and jib better than most skiers ever will. Oh yeah, and he’s the youngest person to ever land a triple cork, which he did at age 13! High Five and Thank you for your support Cody!

FIVE FOR FIVES PARTNERS | 2016 QUARTER 3 CONTRIBUTIONS

October 14, 2016 by Becca

Thank you Five For Fives Partners for a total of $11,024.17 in 2016 Quarter 3 contributions! To continue leveraging the success of our marketing, branding and marquee fundraising events, the High Fives Foundation has developed a system of collaborative partnership opportunities for like-minded businesses that believe in our mission. Collaborative partnership = Five for Fives High Five to ... Read more

FIVE FOR FIVES PARTNER | Rumpl | 2016 QUARTER 3 CONTRIBUTIONS

October 14, 2016 by Becca

High Five to Rumpl for their first 2016 Q3 Contribution of $473.38! To continue leveraging the success of our marketing, branding and marquee fundraising events, the High Fives Foundation has developed a system of collaborative partnership opportunities for like-minded businesses that believe in our mission. Collaborative partnership = Five for Fives When two guys who spend a lot ... Read more

FIVE FOR FIVES PARTNER | sync | 2016 QUARTER 3 CONTRIBUTIONS

October 14, 2016 by Becca

High Five to SYNC for their 2016 Q3 Contribution of $25! To continue leveraging the success of our marketing, branding and marquee fundraising events, the High Fives Foundation has developed a system of collaborative partnership opportunities for like-minded businesses that believe in our mission. Collaborative partnership = Five for Fives At SYNC we help athletes push limits, challenge the status ... Read more

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