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Return To Dirt Day Trip | August 9th
Bri Girard Finds a New Kind of Freedom with Return to Dirt On August 9, 2026, Bri Girard and her husband traveled from Pennsylvania to Colorado for an adventure that included hot springs, exploring the mountains, and a day behind the wheel with the High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program. At Four Mile, Bri … Read more
Return To Dirt Day Trip | July 15
On July 15, 2026, Michael “Mike” Scott made the drive from Arizona to join the High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program for another day behind the wheel at Four Mile, Colorado. This wasn’t Mike’s first time in the dirt. It was his second Return to Dirt experience, and with a background in freestyle dirt … Read more
Return To Dirt Day Trip | July 12
Vanessa Cantu Takes on Four Mile with Return to Dirt On July 12, 2026, Vanessa Cantu joined the High Fives Foundation’s Return to Dirt program for an awesome day exploring the trails at Four Mile in Colorado. Vanessa made the trip all the way from Texas, bringing her daughter along for the adventure. From the … Read more
Adaptive Wake Surf Program Reaches Mid-Summer Milestone on Lake Tahoe
Sponsored by SWIFT There’s nothing quite like the feeling of catching your first wave. This summer, that feeling has become a reality for dozens of High Fives Athletes through the Adaptive Wake Surf Tahoe program, proudly sponsored by SWIFT. From June 10 through August 5, Lake Tahoe has once again become a place where confidence … Read more
Rhode Island Community & Conversation Celebrates Five Years of the Fish Pillar
July 30, 2026 | Narragansett, Rhode Island The High Fives Foundation community gathered on the Rhode Island coast for an unforgettable evening of connection, storytelling, and impact during the 2026 Rhode Island Community & Conversation. Friends, supporters, athletes, veterans, and partners came together to celebrate five years of the Foundation’s Fish Pillar while raising critical … Read more
The Unexpected Journey Season 6 Episode 62
Dianne Vitkus | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Dianne Vitkus and I met five and a half years ago in Spaulding Hospital while she was in inpatient rehab after her spinal cord injury and I was there for a PT appointment. Over the years we’ve become friends through our mutual enthusiasm for adaptive sports, the … Read more
Honor. Remember. Climb Together at the 6th Annual Truckee 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Event Details 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026🕕 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.📍 10396 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA Participation is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Every contribution directly supports mental health services through the High Fives Foundation. Support and learn more HERE. Why We Climb Every step represents more than exercise. It represents the … Read more
Unveiling the 5 HIGHlights of July 2026
As we celebrate these milestones, we look forward to the journey ahead, continuing to uplift, support, and champion our athletes every step of the way. 2026VIEW JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MARCH HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW APRIL HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MaY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW JUNE HIGHLIGHTS HERE2025VIEW JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MARCH HIGHLIGHTS HERE VIEW APRIL … Read more
Reno Rescue Equine Therapy Recap | July 21
Building confidence through equine therapy. This summer, the High Fives Foundation partnered with Reno Rescue to offer a unique Equine Therapy experience for athletes seeking healing, growth, and connection through the power of horses. On July 21, five High Fives athletes spent the day at Reno Rescue connecting with horses and experiencing the unique benefits … Read more
