Becca

Becca Lefanowicz | Truckee, CA Social Media Manager | Becca is the first High Fives employee born and bred on the west coast, but she's left her footprints and first tracks all over the globe. She is a celebrated big mountain skier, having once held the title of North Face Young Gun award at the Subaru North American Freeskiing Championships before attending Western Washington University. Becca offers her linguistic and artistic savvy to the Foundation as Social Media Manager.

2020 Memorial Lion Heart Art Show

January 16, 2020 by Becca

CR Johnson Memorial Lion Heart Art Show Celebrates 10th and Final Year in Downtown Truckee CR Johnson was a local Tahoe skier who was an inspiration to many. His infectious spirit and positive attitude were always welcome from the terrain park where he landed the first 1440 ever on skis at the age of 15 ... Read more

Fat Ski-a-Thon 2020 | Press Release

January 13, 2023January 13, 2020 by Becca

Sugarbush Lincoln Peak to Host High Fives 2020 FAT-Ski-a-Thon High Fives Foundation is proud to announce its 9th annual FAT-Ski-a-Thon event taking place at Sugarbush Lincoln Peak on Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The charity ski-a-thon is open to skiers and snowboarders who will attempt to make as many “fun” ... Read more

Final Grant Cycle of 2019 Was Our Biggest One Yet

November 14, 2019 by Becca

The Final Grant Cycle of 2019 Was Our Biggest One Yet at $176,046.41; Here’s Where That Money Goes As a non-profit, we feel the weight of asking so much of our supporters. But when the end of our grant cycles roll around, that weight is lifted when we can report exactly what your donations do ... Read more

2019-2020 Feel Good Friday Details

November 12, 2019 by Becca

Has it ever been this easy to donate to charity? Buy a lift ticket and your donation is included! Targeting specific Fridays throughout the winter, we have created a giveback program with specific ticket pricing at each resort. Feel Good Fridays is a collaboration between Powdr Resorts and the High Fives Foundation, to raise awareness ... Read more

2019 Truckee Fly Fish Camp

October 24, 2019 by Becca

2019 Truckee Fly Fish Camp Photos and Video by Stefano Shishido & Words by Trey Humphrey Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. Henry David Thoreau After the successes last year brought, High Fives, Trout Unlimited, and Matt Heron Flyfising Guides were all anticipating another amazing ... Read more

Ride for Fives Online Auction – Signed Jerseys available from Cam Zink, Richie Rude & Loic Bruni

October 23, 2019 by Becca

Online Auction! Signed jerseys available from Cam Zink, Richie Rude & Loic Bruni supporting Athletes with life-altering injuries A SPECIAL THANKS TO Cam Zink, Richie Rude, Loic Bruni, Thunder Mountain Bike Park, #HIGHFIVESATHLETE LINDSEY RUNKEL & DAVID SUTKAITIS FOR THEIR time, HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION TO MAKE Ride For Fives possible. Cam Zink, Signed Jersey ... Read more

2019 Fives Fish Montana

October 17, 2019 by Becca

2019 Fives Fish Montana Shot 100% on GoPro and 105% Empowered by Access Unlimited, Craig Hospital & High Fives Foundation Photo album HERE You're not thinking about the fact that you're in a wheelchair, its just so much fun. #HighFivesAthlete, Access Unlimited athlete & Craig Hospital graduate, Drew Stephens It was the most fun I’ve ... Read more

Warren Miller’s “Timeless” | Reno Premiere, Expo and Charity Event

October 16, 2019 by Becca

Warren Miller’s “Timeless”: Reno Premiere, Expo and Charity Event Get your tickets HERE Year after year, ski and snowboard enthusiasts of all ages look forward to the coming of winter. This fall, the High Fives Foundation confirms that the joys of winter are eternal, with the showing of Warren Miller Entertainment’s 70th full-length feature film, ... Read more

Fishlanthropy for Fives | Sushi, Charity, and Fun

October 16, 2019 by Becca

Fishlanthropy for Fives | Sushi, Charity, and Fun Calling all winter sports enthusiasts, humanitarians, and sushi lovers; the Fishlanthropy for Fives fundraiser will be held October 25, 2019 from 6 p.m to 10 p.m. at Sushi Yoshi in Stowe, VT. Benefitting High Fives Foundation, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to athletes who may ... Read more

Press Release | Cyclist Finishes Ride Across America for Charity

October 16, 2019 by Becca

60-year-old Price Burlington is proof anyone can do anything if they have the right motivation. On August 1, 2019, the father of four rolled into Newton Square, Pennsylvania finishing a 3,580-mile trip across America that started in San Ramon, California. But he didn’t roll in on four wheels; he rolled in on two. Specifically on ... Read more

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