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.

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE RECEIVES EMPOWERMENT GRANT | TREVOR KENNISON

July 14, 2016 by Becca

High Fives Foundation sends 23-year-old injured Glenwood Springs snowboarder to Dallas for high-level physical training Congratulations and High Five Trevor Kennison! PHOTO CREDIT: Trevor Kennison In November 2014, Trevor Kennison was snowboarding in the backcountry on Vail Pass when he hit a jump and caught an edge. While in the air, Trevor accidentally started rotating forward. ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE RECEIVES EMPOWERMENT GRANT | MEGAN WEMMER

July 14, 2016 by Becca

Injured backcountry skier receives grant funding for continued rehab at the PEAK Center Training will allow Megan Wemmer to spend more time out of her wheelchair The High Fives Foundation is awarding 33-year-old Megan Wemmer an Empowerment Grant for more sessions at Englewood's PEAK center. “My main goal for 2016 is to spend more time on foot ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE RECEIVES EMPOWERMENT GRANT | DAVID HEWEL

July 14, 2016 by Becca

Reno speed flyer receives recovery funding on his path to walking again on his own High Fives Foundation gives a grant to David Hewel for rehabilitation The High Fives Foundation is awarding the 33-year-old David Hewel a board-approved Empowerment Grant towards healing services that will help him walk again. In June 2014, Hewel suffered a T-12 burst ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE RECEIVES EMPOWERMENT GRANT | JASON ABRAHAM

July 14, 2016 by Becca

Injured Squaw photographer receives funding from High Fives Foundation for wheelchair upgrades Wheel chair "free wheel" will allow Jason Abraham to access Tahoe trails and tough terrain Celebrated Squaw Valley photographer, Jason Abraham, 36, was skiing and photographing in April, 2015 with a group of local skiers in the notorious zone of Squaw Valley called ... Read more

2016 VT CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT | SPONSORS

July 13, 2016 by Becca

High Five and thank you for generously supporting High Fives 4th Annual VT Charity Golf Tournament! The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation is very thankful for the support of our sponsors! Without our amazing sponsors High Fives would not be able to continually put on events and support athletes in need. We're excited to golf Stowe Country Club on Friday, ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | PROJECT WALK BOSTON

July 12, 2016 by Becca

High Five Project Walk Boston for being a leader in paralysis recovery! Thank you for your support and encouragement in #HighFivesAthlete Daniel Murray's recovery! ABOUT PROJECT WALK// Project Walk® Paralysis Recovery Centers, leader in paralysis recovery, provides an improved quality of life for people with disabilities through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, training, research and ... Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | Over Tahoe | 4K

July 11, 2016 by Becca

Lake Tahoe is gorgeous from every angle, but it is absolutely breathtaking from the air! Della Huff shares the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the place High Fives calls home. https://vimeo.com/173528910

MOVIE MONDAY | Croconiel

July 11, 2016 by Becca

This weeks #MovieMonday brought to you by Niel Kasper! All of the footage above was shot in the last 6 months in Northern California! Niel was mentored by #HighFivesAthlete, Jason Abraham of Elevated Image Photography. Enjoy! Donate to an Athlete Today

HIGH FIVES BOGO GIVEAWAY

July 8, 2016 by Becca

Need a new T-Shirt for summer? You're in luck! High Fives has launched a BOGO Campaign! When you purchase any of the three NEW High Fives T-Shirts, below, you will receive an OLD High Fives T-Shirt, for FREE. All purchases go 100% towards helping #HighFivesAthletes. While supplies last. Buy Now Buy Now Buy Now

Five For Fives Partner| Tahoe Trail Bar

July 8, 2016 by Becca

AS WE 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. WE’VE CHOSEN FIVE PROVEN STRATEGIES FROM PREVIOUS COLLABORATIONS THAT HAVE SEEN THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR PARTNER BUSINESSES AND THE ... Read more

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