2026 Steven F. Wallace Green Mountain Open Raises Over $140,000

On August 28, the High Fives Foundation community came together in Vermont for the 2026 Steven F. Wallace Green Mountain Open, a day of golf, connection, and giving back. This year’s tournament welcomed 37 teams and six High Fives athletes to the course, raising more than $140,000 in support of the High Fives Foundation mission. … Read more

September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

Every September, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month creates an opportunity to recognize the individuals living with spinal cord injuries, share their stories, and continue building a world with greater access, understanding, and possibility. At the High Fives Foundation, that work happens every day. Since 2009, High Fives has supported individuals who have experienced life-changing injuries, … Read more

Return to Dirt Gals Camp 2026 | New Trails, New Friendships

From July 28 through August 1, five High Fives Foundation athletes came together in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, for the 2026 Return to Dirt Gals Camp, five days built around adaptive off-road driving, adventure, and community. Return to Dirt creates opportunities for individuals with mobility-limiting injuries to get behind the wheel of adaptive off-road vehicles and … Read more

The Unexpected Journey Season 6 Episode 64

Carlie Cook on Climbing, College, and Cultivating Positivity | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Carlie Cook has lived nearly her entire life with her disability after she was paralyzed in a car accident at three years old. Now, as an adult, she has a full life in Western Massachusetts where she is a a professional … Read more

The Unexpected Journey Season 6 Episode 63

Cole Bernier on Adaptive Mountain Biking and Mental Health | The Unexpected Journey Episode Description Cole Bernier and I initially connected on a work call. After discussing collaborative opportunities between Bowhead, where he works on the sales team, and EmpowerSCI, my workplace, we chatted generally about our experiences with spinal cord injury. Cole was very … Read more

Unveiling the 5 HIGHlights of August 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 HEREVIEW JULY HIGHLIGHTS HERE2025VIEW JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS HEREVIEW MARCH HIGHLIGHTS … Read more

Huk x High Fives Foundation

NEW PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT Built around a life on the water, Huk creates performance fishing gear designed for anglers who are always chasing the next adventure. Their name comes from the simple tool that has connected people to the water for thousands of years: the hook. That connection to water, adventure, and community makes Huk a … Read more

Adaptive Electric Surfing with Brierley McCubbins & Dariel Meléndez | LIND Surf x High Fives Foundation

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of gliding across the water and with the help of LIND Surf, Athletes Brierley McCubbins and Dariel Meléndez experienced a whole new way to surf. Through two new videos, High Fives Foundation and LIND Surf showcase how electric surf technology can create new opportunities. Electric surfing removes the need … Read more

Five for Fives Program Raises Nearly $13,000 in Q2 2026

In Quarter 2 of 2026, the High Fives Foundation’s Five for Fives program raised nearly $13,000 to support adaptive athletes in their journeys back to the sports and outdoor activities they love. The Five for Fives program gives businesses an impactful way to contribute to High Fives’ mission by integrating giving directly into their products … Read more