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.

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

MOVIE MONDAY | Early Ups at Sugarbush

March 7, 2016 by Becca

Early Ups at Sugarbush Shot 100% using GoPro The High Fives team got some early laps in before the 5th Annual Fat Ski-A-Thon. Sugarbush Vermont granted them early ups to enjoy the beautiful VT sunrise and first turns on the mountain. High Five and thank you Sugarbush! Learn more about the 5th Annual Fat Ski-A-Thon ... Read more

NV BIG GIVE | ALL THINGS NEVADA

March 4, 2016 by Becca

Give where you live! The High Fives Foundation has assisted 17 Nevada athletes and given out over $95,000 in Grant Funding for Nevada ‪#‎HighFivesAthletes‬. On March 10th, show your support by giving online at nvbiggive.org and searching for High Fives Foundation. This 24 hour online giving campaign is as easy as point-click-give. For as little ... Read more

EVENT | Rahlves’ Banzai Bar Crawl

March 4, 2016 by Becca

Join us in Rahlves’ Banzai Bar Crawl tonight to get psyched for The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour with stops at the best bars in Truckee! Keep your goggle tans glowin because the Rahlves’ Banzai Bar Crawl, in partnership with Deschutes Brewery and Red Bull, is coming to Truckee, California! Just like the The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour, there’ll be plenty … Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | MEGAN WEMMER

March 4, 2016 by Becca

Craig Hospital shares a new video on #HighFivesAthlete Megan Wemmer's progression. Thank you Craig Hospital for your continued support! Megan Wemmer & her boyfriend Jeff, built the cabin of their dreams in the remote backcountry of Eldora, CO. A ladder gave way while Megan was climbing to the loft and she fell twelve feet to the ground, ... Read more

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