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Kicking off winter early — in a mall. Winter arrived ahead of schedule for five High Fives athletes on October 22, as they hit the slopes of Big SNOW American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indoor skiing meant no waiting for the first snowfall, just an opportunity to reconnect with the magic of sliding … Read more
Athlete #905 Patricia Fonstad Arcade Belt Goal: I will be able to ride the Trans Canada Trail (aka The Legacy Trail) from Canmore to Banff townsite and back There are many different stages of enjoyment that come through both our High Fives Empowerment Fund and Arcade Belt Goal program, and they are closely intertwined. It … Read more
Three days of adaptive surfing stoke in the heart of Texas. From October 5–8, 2025, 14 adaptive athletes and 3 High Fives ambassadors gathered at Waco Surf — a world-class wave lagoon in Waco, TX — for three unforgettable days of progression, community, and pure joy. Across the trip, athletes spent over 25 hours surfing, … Read more
High Fives Foundation is excited to announce two new limited-edition pieces designed to celebrate positivity, progress, and the simple power of putting your hand up. SHOP HERE SHOP HERE First up is the Most Days High Fives Speckle Glove, created in partnership with Handup Gloves. Built for comfort, grip, and everyday adventure, this glove features … Read more
In Quarter 3 of 2025, the High Fives Foundation’s Five for Fives program raised nearly $18,000 to support adaptive athletes in their journeys back to the sports and outdoor activities they love. The Five for Fives program gives businesses an impactful way to contribute to High Fives’ mission by integrating giving directly into their products … Read more
Anna Soens | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Anna Soens was the first guest on The Unexpected Journey. In episode one she shared the story of her pioneering para-mountaineering ascents of Mount Hood and Mount Baker in the Pacific Northwest. If you haven’t listened yet, go check it out. In this conversation, the first in … Read more
Tim Brown | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description For this episode, we decided to switch things up. Louis Arevalo, Unexpected Journey editor and sound designer, gets behind the mic to interview Tim Brown, Unexpected Journey founder and host. We talk about Tim’s Journey, the origins of the The Unexpected Journey, what goes into creating the … Read more
New Jersey Adaptive Surf Day made possible by Dralla Foundation. Adaptive surfing meets East Coast grit in Manasquan Inlet. On October 20, four High Fives athletes took on Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey for a surf session powered by resilience. With 30 mph wind gusts and cold Atlantic conditions rolling in, this day demanded tenacity and … Read more
Year-End Giving…Make Twice the Impact This December Every December, the High Fives Foundation launches the most exciting and impactful fundraiser of the year: The Last High Five, a matching campaign driven by our adaptive athletes and powered by incredible sponsors and donors like you. Sign up or donate here. From December 1–31, 2025, every dollar … Read more
