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May 20–21, 2025 | Queen’s Surf Break, Waikīkī, Hawaii The 17th Annual Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships brought together over 90 adaptive surfers from around the world to the legendary Queen’s Surf Break in Waikīkī—and the High Fives Foundation was proud to show up strong. With 11 High Fives Athletes competing across five adaptive classifications, the … Read more
SCI-FI STORYTELLING MEETS SPINAL CORD INJURY We love a good comeback story—and Thirsty Ground delivers just that, with a twist of intergalactic adventure. High Fives athlete Ryan St. Lawrence is no stranger to resilience. Now, his story is inspiring readers in a new way—through the imagination of his wife, Kimber St. Lawrence. Her debut novel, … Read more
$11,000+ Raised for Adaptive Athletes by Neuro Gum “We’re always looking for ways to partner with people who believe in lifting others up, and that’s exactly what High Fives does every day. April was a chance for us to get behind their mission and support athletes who are pushing boundaries in ways that go beyond … Read more
High Fives Foundation will host the Reign Supreme Art Show Launch Party on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Studios, located at 10076 Donner Pass Road in downtown Truckee. The event features a powerful installation of 12-inch-by-12-inch art panels created by community members, artists and athletes, all in tribute to late professional skier … Read more
May was all about momentum—building on progress, pushing boundaries, and celebrating the power of community. This month, High Fives Athletes rose to new challenges, reached meaningful milestones, and reminded us what resilience truly looks like. Every victory, big or small, was made possible by the unwavering support of our athletes, partners, and community. Thank you … Read more
We’re excited to share that the High Fives Foundation has been nominated in the Best of Sierra Nevada Awards—and we need your vote! Starting June 2nd, you can vote once per day at votesierranevada.com through June 20th. Every vote helps highlight the impact of adaptive sports and the power of community. From the trails to … Read more
There’s no easy way down to Pleasure Point—but that’s never stopped us. In our latest video release, we follow High Fives Athletes Chad W, Soren L, and Corwin B as they each take their own unique route down the infamous staircase to the surf break in Santa Cruz, CA. While the methods may differ, the … Read more
The High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team is officially national champions! The team traveled to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the 2025 Division 2 National Championship at Wiregrass Arena—and they came home with the title. With six games in three days, the squad showed grit, strategy, and unstoppable teamwork, going a perfect 6-0 to take the … Read more
One belt = $5 donation supporting veterans | Thank You, Arcade Belts, for Giving Back Over Memorial Day Weekend, our longtime friends at Arcade Belts stepped up in a big way. From May 24–26, they pledged to donate $5 from every belt sold to the High Fives Foundation in support of our work with U.S. … Read more
New video release, Honoring Service Through Snow! This Memorial Day, we honor those we’ve lost—and uplift those still healing. Through the Military to the Mountains (M2M) program, we’re proud to share a new video feature that highlights how the mountains are changing lives. Watch now and witness the power of community, healing, and purpose. This video is made … Read more
