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 | TIM BURR

April 14, 2016 by Becca

High Fives Foundation to provide Glenwood Springs, Colo. skier Tim Burr with Empowerment Grant following life-altering injury Empowerment Grant to fund ski outings and adaptive equipment The High Fives Foundation is awarding Tim Burr a board-approved Empowerment Grant of $11,600 to help aid in his road to recovery and afford him the chance to purchase an … Read more

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL

April 14, 2016 by Becca

Organization honors injured veterans for service Jessica Garcia, PDT April 1, 2016 Ten disabled veterans will receive a proper sendoff at 10:15 a.m. today at the ski statue at Reno-Tahoe International Airport today after spending a week in an adaptive ski program, Military to the Mountains, at Squaw Valley Ski Resort. The program has recognized the veterans’ efforts … Read more

PRESS RELEASE | 2nd Annual New England Pond Skim Championships

April 14, 2016 by Becca

2nd Annual New England Pond Skim Championships in Stowe, V.T. Features Larry the Lizard and other costumes Event raises $5,000 for the High Fives Foundation (Stowe, VT. April 13, 2016) -- On Saturday, April 9, 2016, the 2nd annual New England Pond Skim Championships were hosted on the North Slope at Stowe Mountain Resort. Enthusiastic skiers ... Read more

EVENT | Tahoe’s 6th Annual High Fives Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

April 13, 2016 by Becca

JOIN THE FUN! 6th Annual High Fives Foundation Charity Golf Tournament TOURNAMENT OUTLINE: Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 Location: The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing (11406 Henness Rd, Truckee, CA 96161) Cost: $750/Team, $225/Solo Golfer Includes: 18 holes of golf, branded golf shirt, a sleeve of Titleist golf balls, Darn Tough socks, entry into the Break the Glass Contest and dinner from Full … Read more

PURCHASE THE M.A.X. PASS & GIVE BACK

April 12, 2016 by Becca

Now through May 2nd you can purchase the MAX Pass for $20 less than directly from the MAX Pass site. Each purchase made over that time will also be donating $20 to the High Fives Foundation. Make sure you purchase HERE Purchase HERE https://youtu.be/IMJuK_-cpw0

HIGH FIVES JOINS SNAPCHAT

April 12, 2016 by Becca

Get at us! Yes. The High Five Foundation has joined the Snap game. Username// Hi5sfoundation

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | CRAIG HOSPITAL

April 12, 2016 by Becca

High Five Craig Hospital for being the leading hospital for specialty rehabilitation and contributing to 14 #HighFivesAthletes recovery journeys! Craig Hospital has redefined possible for people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Craig Hospital is a world-renowned, premier center for specialty rehabilitation and research for people with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. Craig has a remarkable ... Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | 2nd Annual High Fives New England Pond Skim Championships

April 11, 2016 by Becca

The communities presence at Stowe Mountain Resort spoke volumes! Thank you all for the support. ‪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjLUETeg3tE Stowe Mountain Resorts pond skim event was held Saturday, April 9, 2016. There were some amazing costumes and some beautiful splashes and crashes! The best part - all proceeds from the event benefit the High Fives Foundation.

MOVIE MONDAY | Ladies Session 2016

April 11, 2016 by Becca

Ladies Session is a unique weekend of empowerment and fun in the mountains of Crested Butte. Here's what the coaches, instructors, and participants have to say about their experience. The High Fives Foundation provided funding for two athletes to attend Ladies Session in Crested Butte, CO through the Adaptive Sports Center. Congratulations Wendy Ong and #HighFivesAthlete Danielle Shannon!