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.

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | TIRR FOUNDATION

May 17, 2016 by Becca

Who They Are The Only Collaborative Research Foundation in the United States The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization that seeks to improve the lives of people who have sustained central nervous system damage through injury or disease. TIRR Foundation created, directs and funds Mission Connect, a collaborative ... Read more

BELT GOAL PROGRAM | JACOB SCHICK

May 13, 2016 by Becca

High Five #HighFivesAthlete Jacob Schick for achieving his second Arcade Belt Goal of skiing with his family! GOAL 1 –Return to the mountain to ski for the first time since my injury, specifically at Squaw Valley. (COMPLETED on 3/24/2015) GOAL 2 –Participate in winter sports with my wife and son without assistance from adaptive devices. (COMPLETED on 3/24/2016) GOAL 3 ... Read more

BELT GOAL PROGRAM | LANDON MCGAULEY

May 13, 2016 by Becca

High Five #HighFivesAthlete Landon McGauley for achieving three of his five Arcade Belt Goals! GOAL 1 – Have EVERYTHING dialed so that he can focus on the race season. (COMPLETED on 11/1/2015) GOAL 2 – Compete in X-Games! (COMPLETED on 1/31/2016) GOAL 3 – Make the Canadian National Prospect Team (COMPLETED on 8/15/2016) GOAL 4 –X-Games Finals … Read more

BELT GOAL PROGRAM | STEVEN JACOBO

May 13, 2016 by Becca

High Five #HighFivesAthlete Steven Jacobo for achieving all five of his Arcade Belt Goals! GOAL 1 –Train at the Calgary Olympic Park, and make the US Adaptive Bobsled and Skeleton Teams. (COMPLETED on 12/15/2014) GOAL 2 –Start from the top of the bobsled/skeleton track in Igls, Austria. Only the best of the best can start at the … Read more

BELT GOAL PROGRAM | KAILYN FORSBERG

May 13, 2016 by Becca

High Five #HighFivesAthlete Kailyn Forsberg for achieving 4 of her 5 Arcade Belt Goals! GOAL 1 –Discharge from Craig Hospital. (COMPLETED on 7/9/2015) GOAL 2 –Receive learner's permit and start driving this summer. (COMPLETED on 8/1/2015) GOAL 3 – Get back into school - Eagle Valley High School (COMPLETED on 9/1/2015) GOAL 4 – Shoot a duck during the ... Read more

BELT GOAL PROGRAM | JEFF ANDREWS

May 13, 2016 by Becca

High Five #HighFivesAthlete Jeff Andrews for achieving all of his Arcade Belt Goals, 5 total! GOAL 1 – To transfer to and from his wheelchair unassisted. (COMPLETED on 1/9/15) GOAL 2 – To navigate doors and ramps independently. (COMPLETED on 1/30/15) GOAL 3 – Three sets of 15 unassisted box pushups. (COMPLETED on 3/15/15) GOAL 4 – To ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | JASON ABRAHAM

May 13, 2016 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete Jason Abraham is featured in Powder Magazine for his recovery from a Spinal Cord Injury and the film that documents it, Quadrilyzed. Quadrilyzed documents Tahoe-based photographer Jason Abraham's life-altering ski injury and recovery. High Five #HighFivesAthlete Jason Abraham for your amazing attitude and support for others through your life-altering ski injury and recovery! Read the Full Article ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | JIM HARRIS

May 13, 2016 by Becca

High Fives Athlete Jim Harris, aka Perpetual Weekend is featured in Mountain Magazine for his international exploits, shooting style, & long road to recovery High Fives for your hard work and inspirational recovery Jim! Read the full article HERE PC// Jim Harris #HighFivesAthlete