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.

Jay Rawe is pushing the sport of sit skiing

October 20, 2021 by Becca

#HighFivesAthlete, Jay Rawe is pushing the sport of sit skiing in Matchstick Productions' newest creation, THE STOMPING GROUNDS. Jay Rawe joined a full house at Palisades Tahoe for the MSP Tahoe movie premiere. Filming with Scott for the MSP movie The Stomping Grounds was incredible. Walking into the venue on the day of the premiere, ... Read more

72nd Warren Miller Film to Debut in Reno This Fall to Support High Fives Foundation

November 3, 2021October 12, 2021 by Becca

72nd Warren Miller Film to Debut This Fall Warren Miller Entertainment is excited to bring its audience back into theaters for the 72nd feature film, “Winter Starts Now.” Winter Starts Now is a “love letter” to that special place on the calendar – the winter season. It’s a call to action for all viewers—get stoked, ... Read more

The story of Mike Garrison and his redemption to motocross

September 24, 2021 by Becca

While a spinal cord injury may take away your ability to walk and feel, it can't take away your passion for racing. Mike Garrison MotoDemption 2021 featuring High Fives Athlete Mike Garrison This year, motocross racer Mike Garrison was the winner of the Motodemption grant. Garrison broke his T5 and T6 vertebrae while racing motocross ... Read more

MotoDemption 2021 | Mike Garrison

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by Becca

MotoDemption 2021 featuring High Fives Athlete Mike Garrison Newest Empowerment Video by @generikaldesign just released! High Fives Foundation Welcomes Adaptive Motocross Riders to Annual Motodemption Camp If a guy who can't move or feel 75% of his body can celebrate his 5-year wedding anniversary with the girl of his dreams by doing the sport he ... Read more

2021 US Open of Adaptive Surfing

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by Becca

Surfers form a circle to honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. US Open of Adaptive Surfing #HighFivesAthletes include - Ty Turner, Tommy Counihan, Mike Pingatore, Jeff Andrews, Jason Abraham, Ethan Kairer, Trevor Kennison, Alana Nichols, & Roy Tuscany. Made Possible by Outerknown, Dakine, Leus Towels, Liquid Death, Sun Bum, Eddie Bauer, Charlotte's ... Read more

7th Annual Colorado Golf Tournament

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by Becca

High Fives Foundation's 7th Annual Colorado Golf Tournament Presented By Tito's Vodka, Charlotte's Web, Fat Tire Amber Ale, & Phunkshun Wear. VIEW FULL PHOTO ALBUM The High Fives 7th Annual Colorado Charity Tournament will go down in the books as a sunny celebration of philanthropy and friendship. It was SO refreshing to see your smiling ... Read more

9th Annual Vermont Golf Tournament

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 by Becca

High Five Foundation's 9th Annual Vermont Golf Tournament Presented By Tito's Vodka, Vermont North Ski Shop, Charlotte's Web, Fat Tire Amber Ale, & Ski The East. We could not ask for a better or more beautiful day together to celebrate the 9th Annual Vermont Charity Tournament! It was a unique and HUGE success, and oh ... Read more

Ride Every Day | The Bass Way

August 18, 2021 by Becca

Ride Every Day | The Bass Way “We don’t get a lot of second chances in life and when someone actually does, it’s awesome to cherish that.” Six years ago, Paul Basagoitia was a household name in freeride mountain biking, pushing the limits in extreme events such as Red Bull Rampage and Crankworx, when a ... Read more

Reno Gazette Journal | High Fives in the News

August 4, 2021 by Becca

Watch: Adaptive mountain biking at Sky Tavern The High Fives Foundation has teamed up with Sky Tavern and the City of Reno to provide access to adaptive mountain biking on a special flow trail. Jason Bean, Reno Gazette Journal

Outdoor Retailer Announces Finalists for 11th Annual Inspiration Awards

July 16, 2021 by Becca

Roy Tuscany (Founder & CEO) chosen as a Finalists for 11th Annual Inspiration Awards Presented by Outdoor Retailer 2021 recipients will be unveiled during a watch party and online ceremony on the second night of Outdoor Retailer Summer; Singer-songwriter Alt Bloom to perform live at the watch party SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (July 16, 2021) ... Read more

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