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.

PRESS RELEASE | EAST COAST FAT SKI-A-THON RAISES $150K

March 2, 2016 by Becca

Mad River Valley skiing community raises a record $150K at Sugarbush Ski-A-Thon The funds will help injured mountain sports athletes Warren, VT, March 1, 2016 – The High Fives Foundation shared the slopes with over 175 skiers and boarders at the Mt. Ellen lift on Sunday, February 28, 2016 for the fifth annual Fat Ski-A-Thon. Participants skied “fun ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | U.S. PARALYMPICS

February 29, 2016 by Becca

High Five US Paralympics! The mission statement of the USOC// To support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive excellence while demonstrating the values of the Olympic Movement, thereby inspiring all Americans. WPTZ Highlights High Fives US Paralympic Camp at Vermont’s Mad River Valley, read the story below or HERE U.S. Paralympic ski racing … Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | 2012 SKINNY SKI-A-THON

February 29, 2016 by Becca

The Mothership Classic, formally known as the Skinny Ski-A-Thon (2012) The 2012 Arcade Belts | High Fives Foundation Skinny Ski-a-Thon was a great success thanks to the 50+ participants that got pledges per lap skied on Squaw Valley's infamous KT-22! Also, a huge "thank you" goes out to Arcade Belts, Squaw Valley, Fireside Pizza, Smith ... Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | THE RUMBLE

February 29, 2016 by Becca

The Rumble, 2/26/16, VT Adaptive The Rumble highlights High Fives U.S. Paralympic ski racing camp coached by Chris Devlin-Young last week at Sugarbush Vermont with Vermont Adaptive. https://youtu.be/csr-JGffPDg Published on Feb 26, 2016 The Rumble are webisodes on current conditions and happenings at Sugarbush. Hosted by John Bleh and Bear Simmons, and produced by Alan Hurwitz ... Read more

HIGH FIVES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | ANDREW KURKA

February 25, 2016 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete of the Week goes out to Andrew Kurka! Read about his Alpine Season Update // “Hello from training in Aspen Colorado! Its been a great few weeks and team USA isn’t looking back, just forward. With US Nationals out of the way, and a few Silver and Gold Medals under our belt. We can’t … Read more

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | Lake Tahoe News Line – Daron Rahlves – Bar Effect & High Fives Foundation

February 24, 2016 by Becca

Daron Rahlves interviews Roy Tuscany in the CR Johnson Healing Center! https://youtu.be/coLEXdtLOBk Lake Tahoe News Line Guest Reporter Daron Rahlves, visits the Bar Effect and High Fives Foundation based in Truckee, Ca.

HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | SEASONAL SMALL BATCH JUICE COLLAB

February 24, 2016 by Becca

The Mill Juice Shop, Tahoe Food Hub and High Fives Foundation’s Special Juice for Promoting Wellness and Healing was featured in The Tahoe Weekly! Read the web version of the article HERE

EVENT RECAP | 12TH SQUAW VALLEY PROM

February 24, 2016 by Becca

Squaw Valley Prom Raised over $25,000 for High Fives Foundation & Charity Smith Nonprofit Foundation High Fives Squaw Valley Prom 2016 P.C. High Fives Foundation On Saturday the twelfth annual Squaw Valley Prom raised over $25,000 for Tahoe nonprofits, the High Fives Foundation and Charity Smith Nonprofit Foundation. More than 800 supporters hula'd into the ... Read more

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | VT ADAPTIVE SKI & SPORTS

February 23, 2016 by Becca

Empowering individuals with disabilities through year-round, statewide sports & recreation. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports provides sports and recreational opportunities to individuals with disabilities/handicaps, regardless of their ability to pay. This week the High Fives Foundation has teamed up with VT Adaptive, Sugarbush VT Ski Resort, US Paralympic team and champ Chris Devlin-Young as coach for ... Read more

MOVIE MONDAY | WHEELCHAIRS ARE AWESOME!

February 22, 2016 by Becca

Wheelchairs are awesome because of what they enable people to do! Don't miss #HighFivesAthlete Steven Jacobo during the down stairwell. FEATURING: Cliff Dive - Darryl Keith Tait Scuba Diver - Sue Austin Water Jet- Unknown Skimboard - Erik Kondo Paddleboard - Shad Eischen BASE Jumper - Lonnie Bissonette Parachute Landing - Lonnie Bissonette Bungee Jumper ... Read more

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