High Movie Monday: Matt Masson Carrying the Olympic Torch Matt Masson (of the United Kingdom) is huge supporter of the CR Johnson Healing Center and a major fan of CR Johnson. Matt suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury when he was 23 years old. He had to undergo many of the same forms of mental rehabilitation and … Read more
Thank You Very Much to POWDER Magazine! For the third year in a row, POWDER Magazine featured the High Fives Foundation as the highlighted non-profit for the POWDER Magazine Video Awards. Money was raised for the Foundation through vendor and VIP ticket sales as well as silent and online auctions for the Photo of the … Read more
Inspirational Athlete: Seth Lightcap in Kronicle Magazine Winter Empowerment Athlete,Seth Lightcap wears many hats. One of his roles is Photo Editor for Kronicle Magazine. Kronicle is a backcountry snowboard publication tailored to riders with a thirst for untracked snow, untapped lines, and exploration. Were employing the richest stories, images and design to chronicle the people … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Grant Korgan to Speak at TEDx Conference at UNR On Friday, January 25, 2013 Winter Empowerment Athlete, Grant Korgan will be a featured speaker at the UNR TEDx Event. Check out the preview on this exciting event at tedxuniversityofnevada.org. After sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down, … Read more
Squaw Valley Prom Tickets on Sale…Win Great Prizes! Looking for the best party of the year? With seven bars, four world class DJ’s and a 1990’s Spring Break theme, look no further than the Squaw Valley Prom! Beginning on February 12, 2013 everyone that buys their tickets to the Squaw Valley Prom 2013 will be … Read more
Non-Profit Spotlight: Wasatch Backcountry Rescue Wasatch Backcountry Rescue (WBR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in the Wasatch Mountains east of Salt Lake City, Utah, under the direction of the five Wasatch front County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue divisions. Counties include Salt Lake, Summit, Weber, Wasatch and Utah County. WBR hasthe highest level of standards … Read more
Movie Monday: Snow Safety Day at Northstar California The High Fives Foundation’s BASICS Program Service has released its second in five videos. This video highlights the importance of Avalanche Awareness in and out-of-bounds while skiing and snowboarding. Northstar California Resort hosted the Snow Safety Day on Sunday, January 20. Thanks to Chris Bartkowski for putting … Read more
Movie Monday: Danny Toumarkine (Northstar Sled ‘n’ Shred) Video From our friends atshreddytimes.com… “Its hard for us to believe that it has been two years since Danny suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. We think its important to celebrate what you are thankful for in life. This day we all wanted to do something special and … Read more
Thank You Very Much to the Latest High Fives Donors: 01.16.2013 Zachary Zadrozna Restricted Contribution/BASICS Christina Cook CRJ Healing Center Donation Restricted / December Contribution Lululemon Partner / Lululemon / Employee : Liz Robinson / STORE 10189 Lululemon Partner / Lululemon / Employee : Sarah / STORE 10189 Antoine Rivard High Fives Shirt Felicia Watts … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled Athletes (NY Times Article) There is much debate around the country on the integration of disabled athletes into mainstream athletics. This article by Mary Pilon delves into the topic and brings to the issue to forefront of a national conversation. Read the entire article.
