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Skye Walker’s Healing Bear Returns When expansion plans began for the gym at the CR Johnson Healing Center, we knew part of Skye Walker’s iconic “Healing Bear” mural would need to come down. But this wasn’t goodbye—it was a call for revival. A few months ago, Skye got a text from Roy with the update … Read more
The Players Impact and High Fives Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Adaptive Athletes and Professional Athletes in Business and Investment The Players Impact (TPI), a leading venture investment and business education platform for professional athletes, has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with the High Fives Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adaptive athletes and … Read more
The High Fives Foundation is beyond proud of our athletes who participated in the Adaptive Surf Pro in Byron Bay, Australia, from March 23–31, 2025. This event, which brought together adaptive surfers from around the globe, was an incredible display of athleticism, community, and the power of perseverance. A Global Celebration of Adaptive SurfingWith 96 … Read more
The Mothership Classic returned in full force this year, bringing together an incredible community for a day of fun, friendly competition, and giving back. Hosted by High Fives Foundation and Arcade Belts, this beloved event once again transformed Palisades Tahoe into a retro-inspired ski celebration—where it’s not about speed, but about spreading stoke, high-fives, and … Read more
Written By Athlete Manager; Landon McGauley While we truly believe that all of our athletes are incredible in everything that they do from professional athletes to incredible parents we have 939 athletes who have all left strong impacts on those who know them their community and high fives. They have overcome like changing injuries to … Read more
From frozen lakes to the adrenaline rush of driving on ice, the High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program had a truly unique experience this past February, bringing athletes together for an unforgettable time of camaraderie, new challenges, and thrilling moments. Held at the Georgetown Ice Track from February 18th to February 20th, the event … Read more
March kept the momentum going with five incredible moments that motivated us! This month, High Fives Athletes continued to break barriers, take on fresh challenges, and celebrate major victories. From empowering events to meaningful community connections, every experience sparked growth and progress. A big thank you to our athletes, supporters, and partners for making it … Read more
Sugarbush, VT | March 6-7 18 incredible High Fives Athletes hit the slopes at Sugarbush for an unforgettable ski camp with Vermont Adaptive! From first-time adaptive skiers to new stories of redemption, this camp was all about pushing limits and building community. “I’m so grateful to have experienced my first High Fives ski camp at … Read more
High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team V.S. High Fives Staff High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team is a team of quadriplegics that play wheelchair rugby. They are proudly sponsored by High Fives Foundation. This past week the High Fives Staff ventured down the hill from Truckee to Reno to scrimmage High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team. Curious about what Wheelchair … Read more
Words By Athlete Manager, Landon McGauley Being a wheelchair user in North America comes with certain privileges that are easy to take for granted. Thanks to ADA laws, wheelchair users have access to streets, sidewalks, and businesses, along with essential features like curb cutouts and automatic doors. These conveniences make everyday life more accessible. However, in … Read more
