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The High Fives Foundation is proud to announce that Lonie Paxton, a distinguished entrepreneur and three-time Super Bowl champion, has joined the Board of Trustees. Lonie’s desire to serve on the Board stems from his lifelong dedication to sports, philanthropy, and adaptive athleticism, making him a perfect fit for the Foundation’s mission. Lonie Paxton’s journey … Read more
Join us for the 3rd Annual Downtown Truckee 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb on September 11th from 6 am to 11 am. This event takes place at the staircase behind Tahoe Mountain Realty in Downtown Truckee. Challenge yourself to climb 110 flights of stairs (32 times up and down) in honor of the 343 firefighters and all … Read more
On July 27, 2024, the High Fives Foundation hosted the Pedal for Positivity event at Sky Tavern Bike Park, raising a total of $9,077 to support mental health initiatives in the Truckee/Tahoe region. The event saw 63 participants, including 10 High Fives Athletes, come together for a day of community and fun at Sky Tavern. … Read more
Ariel Kazunas features High Fives Athlete, Alina Petrik on bikemag.com! Parallel Lines: Alina Petrik How one adaptive athlete found a path to recovery through mountain biking. Read the full article HERE
On August 1st, 2024, the High Fives Foundation celebrated an incredible day of biking at Killington Mountain with Vermont Adaptive. The weather was perfect, and the camaraderie among the participants was even better. This special event was made even more memorable as we proudly received a Proclamation from the State of Vermont, officially recognizing the … Read more
SWIFT Institute provides additional boat support for our adaptive athletes and inspired the 2024 boat’s name. Meet the ‘SS Adapt & Destroyer,’ also known as ‘The Swift Ship,’ a vessel that symbolizes resilience, strength, and the power of adaptive sports. The SS Adapt & Destroyer, emblazoned with the SWIFT logo, High Fives logo, and MasterCraft … Read more
Date: July 24-28, 2024Location: Glenwood Springs, ColoradoAthletes: 10 Adaptive Athletes Amid the rugged beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, eight adaptive athletes gathered from July 24-28, 2024, for the Annual High Fives Return to Dirt Camp. This year’s camp was a celebration of empowerment, resilience, and the thrill of adventure, as the athletes took on 75 … Read more
Date: July 19, 2024Location: Narragansett, RIAthletes: 6 Athletes (4 new, 2 mentors) The crisp, salty air of Narragansett, Rhode Island, set the perfect stage for the 3rd Annual East Coast Fish Adaptive Camp, hosted by the High Fives Foundation. This year’s camp brought together a blend of new participants and seasoned mentors, all eager to … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that our very own High Fives Athlete, Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernstein, has been published in Bicycling Magazine! In his powerful essay, Bernie delves into the journey of processing the trauma of his spinal cord injury (SCI) and learning to live with it. High Fives proudly funded the cycling-specific AFO that Bernie showcases … Read more
Sam Bloom on Struggle and a Special Bird Sam Bloom is a world champion adaptive surfer, a competitive kayak racer, a public speaker, world traveler, and a wife and a mother to three boys. The story of her accident resulting in spinal cord injury and the recovery process for Sam and her family is the … Read more
