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 OF THE WEEK | KAILYN FORSBERG

March 18, 2016 by Becca

Kailyn Forsberg wins Sportswomen of Colorado Spirit Award Paralyzed freeskier Kailyn Forsberg wins Sportswomen of Colorado Swede Johnson Spirits Award. By Jason Blevins The Denver Post POSTED: 03/14/2016 03:47:19 PM MDT Kailyn Forsberg makes one of her first solo runs on a mono ski during her first day back on the snow since being ... Read more

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | SKI VERMONT

March 17, 2016 by Becca

The Ski Vermont Weekly Update highlights the High Fives Foundation! March 11, 2016 FAT Ski-a-thon Raises $150k On Sunday February 29th, the High Fives Foundation raised over $150k from online donations and sponsorships of the 5th Annual FAT Ski-a-thon. Ski Vermont supported the event with a $1,000 match for the cause. One hundred and seventy … Read more

PRESS RELEASE | VERMONT PARALYMPIC TRAINING CAMP

March 17, 2016 by Becca

Sugarbush Resort Hosts US Paralympic Adaptive Ski Race Camp With Vermont Adaptive and the High Fives Foundation Two skiers were invited to 2016 Paralympic Nationals at Loon Mountain, NH. WARREN, VT. March. 4, 2016. – The last weekend of February, Sugarbush Ski Resort hosted a 3-day race camp for some of the area's rising stars in ... Read more

EVENT | MOTHERSHIP CLASSIC

March 16, 2016 by Becca

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE MOTHERSHIP CLASSIC! March 28th, 2016 Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows On March 28, 2016, Tahoe’s own lifestyle brand, Arcade Belt Co., will host the 2nd Annual Mothership Classic on the Squaw’s infamous chairlift, KT22, also known as “The Mothership,” at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows. REGISTER HERE TO WIN THE FOLLOWING If you … Read more

SUPPORTER | DOLAN AUTO GROUP

March 12, 2016 by Becca

High Fives supporter Dolan Auto Group recently presented #HighFivesFounder, Roy Tuscany and board members, Jill Stockton and Tyler Lightcap, a $20,000 donation check in support of High Fives mission and our upcoming event the Silver Tie Gala, April 29th. Before the check was presented #HighFivesAthlete Nick Fairall shared his recovery story with the Dolan team. ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | LYNDSAY SLOCUMB

March 11, 2016 by Becca

“KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS. THEN DEFY THEM.” During a ski race at Boreal on March 11, 2007, 14 year old Lyndsay Slocumb ventured into the park with some fellow racers. Lyndsay was not one to usually enter the park, and was not prepared. Over the first jump she went too fast, overshot the landing and fell ... Read more

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | MATT MASSON

March 11, 2016 by Becca

Matt Masson, all smiles now he's skiing again! The Fall-Line shares High Fives supporter, Matt Masson's story and Matt Masson shares High Fives story... Read the full story from Fall-Line HERE

LADIES SKI & RIDE SESSION | ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER – CRESTED BUTTE, CO

March 11, 2016 by Becca

Ladies Session in Crested Butte, Co! March 18th-21st The High Fives Foundation has provided funding for two athletes to attend Ladies Session in Crested Butte, CO through the Adaptive Sports Center. Congratulations Wendy Ong and #HighFivesAthlete Megan Wemmer! Wendy, Danielle and 6 others ladies will be mono skiing, bi skiing, three tracking, ski biking and snowboarding during Ladies ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | LINDSEY RUNKEL

March 10, 2016 by Becca

High Five #HighFivesAthlete Lindsey Runkel for getting back on snow with an amazing attitude! Lindsey Runkel has been awarded multiple Empowerment Grants from the High Fives Foundation to help aid in her recovery from a life-altering injury she sustained in a mountain biking accident. She was attempting a 15-foot drop on her downhill bike when the accident occurred. Runkel landed ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | ACHIEVE TAHOE

March 8, 2016 by Becca

They changed their name! Say goodbye to their old name and logo and embrace their brand-new look. Over the course of their rich 48 year history, they have experienced many great successes, as well as recognized ways to improve. It’s now time for a fresh approach to move them forward into their next 50 years. They are confident Achieve Tahoe will lead to … Read more

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