Becca There are approximately 200,000 people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States. Every 48 seconds in our country, a person becomes paralyzed. A majority of injuries occur from motor vehicle accidents, falls, work-related accidents and sports injuries. – https://www.spinalcord.org/ In an effort to raise awareness about the critical need for better treatments and … Read more
10th Annual Kelly Brush Foundation Century Bike Ride Join 750 other cyclists and 25 handcyclists for Vermont’s largest charity bike ride and the region’s largest handcycling event. Named “Best Century Ride in Vermont” by Vermont Sports When // Saturday, September 12 | Where // Middlebury College, Vermont Online registration ends at midnight on Wednesday, September 9 Register … Read more
Gina Miele | Incline Village, NV Event Coordinator Gina began as a valued intern of the High Fives Foundation in the summer of 2014 before finishing her Senior year at the University of Vermont. At school, she was president of the UVM Freeskiing Team and an exceptional student able to juggle days at the mountain … Read more
Luka Starmer | Carnelian Bay, CA Outreach and Grant Coordinator A native of Cortland, NY, Luka has always had a passion for the snow. After graduating from Ithaca College in NY, Luka worked as a freelance writer before moving to Sonoma to taste the wine industry. Luka skied with High Fives Athletes as an instructor … Read more
Becca Lefanowicz | Tahoe City, 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 … Read more
Steve Wallace | Truckee, CA Athlete and Healing Center Coordinator In 2008, Steve suffered a spinal cord injury while skiing in the Granite Chief area at Squaw Valley. After spending a year in different hospitals around the country, Steve returned to Northern California and was introduced to Roy Tuscany. Shortly after the two met in … Read more
Roy Tuscany | Truckee, CA Co-Founder | Executive Director Originally from Vermont and after graduating from University of Vermont with a degree in Mechanical Engineering he headed out west to pursue the dream of being a professional free-skier. In 2006, Roy suffered a life-altering injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down and was … Read more
#HighFivesAmbassador Michelle Parker newest episode it out: High Fives Foundation with Roy Tuscany Parker Reports Ep 3.2 https://youtu.be/b6ORAmf0sVs
#HighFivesAmbassador Michelle Parker newest episode it out: Bug Life starring JT Holmes Parker Reports Ep 3.1 https://youtu.be/QS2v02smB2A
The 1st Annual High Fives Foundation Colorado Golf Tournament took place at Vail Golf Club on September 1st, 2015! Six #HighFivesAthletes joined in the fun at the 1st Annual Colorado Charity Golf Tournament including; Megan Wemmer, Tim Burr, Bond Camp, Sally Franklyn, Steve Wallace & #HighFivesFounder Roy Tuscany. The tournament is a fundraising event to strengthen … Read more
