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Apply HERE Truckee, CA — [January 1, 2025] — The High Fives Foundation is excited to announce a streamlined approach to its Empowerment Grant process, designed to maximize accessibility and impact for adaptive athletes. In 2025, the Foundation is transitioning from three grant cycles per year to two, creating a more streamlined, user-friendly process for … Read more
Billy Price on Building a Brand and Being a Dad Nitra Turner and I met at the EmpowerSCI summer intensive program at Stony Brook University this past summer where Nitra was a participant and I work as the Director of Strategic Development. Nitra led an adaptive archery clinic. For the annual adaptive surf day, she … Read more
On November 12, 2024, the High Fives Foundation brought its Community & Conversation series to the Roaring Fork Valley. Held at the stylish Eldorado Cocktail Lounge, the event welcomed 55 enthusiastic attendees, including six High Fives Athletes, for an evening of connection, storytelling, and shared passion. The evening was a blend of inspiration and camaraderie. … Read more
The High Fives Foundation is thrilled to share the success of our annual Silver Tie Gala, a night dedicated to celebrating the strength and impact of our incredible community. Thanks to your support, this year’s gala raised over $475,000, directly benefiting 866 High Fives Athletes and countless others positively impacted by our mission. With over … Read more
Carve for a Cause at High Fives Foundation’s 2025 Shred-A-Thon Series! We invite individuals and teams alike to ski and ride with purpose on the following dates… Sign up for the Vermont Shred-A-Thon HERE Sign up for the Tahoe Shred-A-Thon HERE Sign up for the Colorado Shred-A-Thon HERE Join the exhilarating 2025 Shred-A-Thon Series and … Read more
High Fives Foundation at the 11th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day The High Fives Foundation had the privilege of participating in the 11th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day on Saturday, December 7, an event honoring the legendary off-road rider Kurt Caselli. As part of the event, High Fives organized an Adaptive Moto Camp, a two-day … Read more
A Partnership Built in the Truckee Community At the High Fives Foundation, we are constantly inspired by the power of collaboration and community, and our partnership with Woodward Tahoe and Boreal Mountain is a shining example of what can be achieved when we come together to support adaptive athletes. Through world-class facilities, expert coaching, and … Read more
Rachel Zoeller: A Meditation on Life, Relationships, and Disability Rachel Zoeller is a person who is very engaged with life. They are an entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, endurance athlete, yoga practitioner, former pediatric physical therapist, writer, occasional model, partner, and highly intelligent individual. Following an accident resulting in a spinal cord injury and paralysis a few … Read more
Casting a Line in Accessible Waters Nestled in the picturesque town of Truckee, California, the High Fives 2024 Truckee Fly Fishing Camp brought together six High Fives Athletes for three unforgettable days of adaptive fishing. This annual event celebrates connection, accessibility, and the joy of being outdoors, providing an inclusive environment where everyone can reel … Read more
Surfing isn’t just a sport to #HighFivesAthlete DJ Lombardo; it’s a way of life. Surfing has been a lifelong passion for DJ, providing fitness, fun, and freedom since he first picked up a board at the age of 7. Starting with a short board, he spent his early years frequenting iconic surf spots like Dana Point, … Read more
