HIGH FIVES IN THE NEWS | KAILYN FORSBERG

PART III • JULY 12, 2015 • By the Denver Post “I’ll make being in a wheelchair the cool thing” – Kailyn Forsberg Tears are streaming down the tiny lady’s face. She keeps saying “gracias, gracias” as she embraces Kailyn Forsberg. Kailyn returns the hug and pushes her wheelchair away without looking back. Everyone around is … Read more

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | A-BRO

Welcome Home! The Abrahams Return to Tahoe after three months at Craig hospital in Denver. Progress has been slow yet tangible for Jason “A-Bro” Abraham, a well-known local action sport photographer who fractured his C6/C7 vertebrae on April 9 while skiing at Squaw Valley. Now, over three months later, Jason is working full time on recovering … Read more

THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 EAST COAST GOLF SPONSORS

High Fives to Host 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Sugarbush Resort Golf Club 36 teams will compete for incredible prizing and year-long East Coast bragging rights   The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament presented by GoPro, Vermont North Ski Shops, CMH, ACC Apothecary and Sugarbush Resort on Friday, August 14, 2015. The … Read more

GRANT KORGAN FULL CIRCLE | PRESS RELEASE

Grant Korgan to break three world records by circumnavigating Lake Tahoe in an outrigger canoe after sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2010 “FULL CIRCLE” project will raise awareness and funds for Truckee-based High Fives Foundation On March 5th, 2010 Incline Village native Grant Korgan was snowmobiling in the Sierra Nevada backcountry when the day, and Korgan’s life, took … Read more

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT #2 | GRANT KORGAN FULL CIRCLE

World Record #2: Fastest time to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in a one man outrigger canoe. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, March 5th 2010, that left him paralyzed from the waist down, world-class adventurer, nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan – who had never shied away from a challenge – refused to balk at his … Read more

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT #3 | GRANT KORGAN FULL CIRCLE

World Record #3: Fastest time to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe with human power. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, March 5th 2010, that left him paralyzed from the waist down, world-class adventurer, nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan – who had never shied away from a challenge – refused to balk at his new reality because … Read more

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT #1 | GRANT KORGAN FULL CIRCLE

World Record #1: Fastest time for a “Spinal Cord Injured” athlete to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in a one man outrigger canoe. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, March 5th 2010, that left him paralyzed from the waist down, world-class adventurer, nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan – who had never shied away from a challenge – … Read more

EVENT SPONSOR | HONORING OUR MILITARY

Help us in Honoring our Military July 17th, 2015! For every ticket sold, another will be donated to a Veteran. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Veterans Hall, Art Health Alliance & TOAST Programming. High Fives short Documentary Film, ‘Marines to the Mountains’ will be shown after keynote speaker, Dr. Philip Lisagor. Ticket info HERE.

NON PROFIT SPOTLIGHT | GENE UPSHAW MEMORIAL FUND

To date, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Fund has generated nearly $825,000 to advance health initiatives. Gene Upshaw was one of pro football’s true greats. As a longtime Truckee resident, Gene loved the majestic beauty of the mountains, the peaceful, laid-back community, and the place where he could relax and enjoy life with his family and … Read more