High Event Spotlight – Winter Film Series #3: Adrian Ballinger 8,000 Meter Peak Skiing Alpenglow Sports is proud to present the 3rd installment of their annual Winter Film Series on January 17, 2013 7pm at Squaw Valley’s world-famous Olympic Village Lodge. What happens when you combine a Russian who lives in Chamonix with a Brit who … Read more
Event Spotlight: High Fives Hot Cocoa Weekend at 7-Eleven The High Fives Foundation has continued its partnership with 7-Eleven (at the Carnelian Bay, CA location) through the upcoming Hot Cocoa Weekend. From January 19-21, all customers that purchase a delicious hot cocoa at the Carnelian Bay, CA 7-Eleven will help support the High Fives Foundation … Read more
CR Johnson Healing Center Offers Additional Services in 2013 Expanded services include group and private Pilates classes, Bar Effect classes and the launch of the PT Gym (Truckee, Calif.) The CR Johnson Healing Center opened in June 2011 to provide a training facility for High Fives Foundation Winter-Empowerment Fund athletes to work on their respective … Read more
Thank You Very Much to the Latest High Fives Donors: 01.10.2013 Shayla Gifford Open Donation to High Fives Foundation Mackenzie River SV, LLC 2012 Partner Contribution Katrine Watson Open Donation to High Fives David Gemme Open Donation to High Fives Foundation GoPro Open Donation to High Fives Foundation John Robinson Foundation Open Donation to High … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Nissin Monoski On Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Winter Empowerment athlete Chris Slavin (Ipswich, MA) skied her way to the bronze medal at the NCSD Winter Park Open in Winter Park, CO. Chris utilized the Nissin Mono-Ski which the High Fives Foundation provided her through the Winter Empowerment Fund. About Chris Slavin: Chris was … Read more
Event Spotlight: The High Fives Foundation Welcomes Physical Therapist Greg Booth The High Fives Foundation is excited to have Physical Therapist Greg Booth bringing his 20 years of experience treating orthopedic, neurological and sports injuries to the CR Johnson Healing Center. Starting January 1st Greg will be working with patients at the Healing Center and … Read more
Non-Profit Spotlight: Sarah Burke Foundation Mission: To provide inspiration and support to those in need Sarah Burke was so much more than just a successful athlete; She was a leader in the sport community, a respected media personality, and an action sports icon. She was also an activist and a philanthropist, who devoted much of … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Sled Hockey Rangers Photo: James Estrin/The New York Times In Sled Hockey, a Slower Pace but Hard Shots and Hits… Learn how life altering injury has lead many athletes to pursue new dreams on the ice. Read the inspirational New York Times article by Dave Caldwell here.
Inspirational Athlete: Jasmin Bambur takes 3rd Place at NCSD – Winter Park Race! Winter Empowerment Fund Athlete – Jasmin Bambur recently took 3rd place at the National Sports Center for the Disabled – Ski Team Race at Winter Park Resort. Go Jasmin! Jasmin was paralyzed in a car accident in 2000. He did not let … Read more
Closing in on One Million Dollars Raised in Four Years! You can be the donor to bring the High Fives Foundation to it’s millionth dollar raised. Look for a 4×8 card in your mail box. Thank you for your continued support! If you do not receive a mailer, feel free to check out the donation … Read more
