Best Fundraiser Ever! The Last High Five of 2023

Let’s celebrate all our incredible athletes and donors that helped us surpass this year’s lofty goal of $555,000.

Congratulations to our Top 10 fundraisers, all of whom raised more than $15,000 during this month-long fundraiser!

1. Chris Waker, Top Fundraiser: $35,809
2. Matt Leonard: $33,381
3. Rocky Beaty: $30,461
4. Alex Uppencamp: $23,898
5. Alex Duff: $23,000
6. Sam Audenino: $21,600
7. Shane Heinle: $20,531
8. Tony Schmiesing: $18,882
9. Desiree Rosdahl: $19,211
10. Dean Ahrens: $16,870

Here are the Bonus Challenge winners:

  1. Wednesday, November 1 – Monday, November 27 – Silver Tie Challenge
  • Cassie Eckroth
  • John Ciszczon
  • Jocelyn Judd
  • Carol Brunjes
  • Jackie Hamwey

2. Tuesday, November 28 – #GivingTuesday Challenge Courtesy of Yakima

  • Ashley Bunting

3. Friday, December 1st -19th – Nifty Fifty Courtesy of GoPro

  • Ashley Bunting
  • Matt Leonard
  • Mason Brandstrator
  • Desiree Rosdahl
  • Tony Schmeising

4. Every Friday – December 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – Power 24 Hour Challenge (12:00:00 AM – 11:59:59 PM PST) & new match released

  • 12/1 Ashley Bunting
  • 12/8 Alex Uppenkamp
  • 12/15 Ashley Bunting
  • 12/22 Shane Heinle
  • 12/29 Ashley Bunting

5. Every Tuesday – December 5, 12,19, & 26 – Mystery Challenge for Prizing

  • 12/5 Ajay Shenoy | GoPro
  • 12/12 Tony Schmeising | HOC
  • 12/19 Kasey Aiello | Yeti
  • 12/26 Justin Pines | GoPro

6. Christmas Day, December 24 announce – Under the Tree gift

  • Shane Heinle
  • Justin Pines 
  • Danimal Soller 
  • Ajay Shenoy 

7. Donor Challenge Courtesy of Monster

  • Katherine Wood

8. Final days Challenge

  • 12/29 Matt Leonard | Gerber tool
  • 12/30 Desiree Rosdahl | Adapt and Destroy Kit
  • 12/31 Desiree Rosdahl | RMU

We’re grateful for all of the High Fives athletes who participated: [link to all participating athlete pages – too long to type it out here]

At the final and most important fundraiser that sets the tone for success in the new year, we smashed through our goal, reaching $565,000 raised through more than 2,170 donations. 88% of donors covered the processing fees, ensuring that these funds will go toward directly supporting High Fives athletes.

Thank you to all of our athletes! Thank you to all of our donors! We’re so grateful for your support in continuing the mission of High Fives Foundation, and we’re ready for an awesome year in 2024.