Athletes
High Fives Foundation Expands Adaptive Wake Surf Program with New Goals, MasterCraft Boat Upgrade, and Inclusive Athlete Lineup
The High Fives Foundation is deepening its impact on the water this summer, announcing expanded goals, new partnerships, and athlete highlights for its growing adaptive wake surf program. In partnership with MasterCraft Boat Company, the Foundation aims to log 200 hours on the water and host 125 athlete sessions in 2025, up from 141 hours … Read more
Six Months of Highlights From High Fives, 2025 Recap
From snow-covered mountains to red rock trails and ocean swells, the first half of 2025 has been packed with meaningful milestones, adaptive adventures, and life-changing moments. Here’s a look back at some of the incredible programs and events that have shaped the year so far for the High Fives Foundation… January Stowe, VT & Steamboat … Read more
Empowerment Grant Cycle 2 Now Open
Apply HERE Empowerment Grant Cycle 2 Now Open: High Fives Foundation Welcomes Applications Through End of July The High Fives Foundation is proud to announce that Cycle 2 of its 2025 Empowerment Grant Program is now open for applications. From July 1–31, adaptive athletes are invited to apply for need-based funding through a newly streamlined … Read more
Lance Fenderson Races Pikes Peak With Purpose and Hand Controls
This past week, High Fives Athlete Lance Fenderson (@lancefenderson23) lined up at the base of America’s most legendary hill climb, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with a mission greater than the summit. In a custom-built M2 CSR, Lance tackled the infamous racecourse with a High Fives Foundation logo below the driver-side door and on … Read more
High Fives Athlete Nolan Trowe Featured by Apple
High Fives Foundation is proud to celebrate athlete Nolan Trowe, who was recently featured in Apple’s global #ShotoniPhone campaign—highlighting his story, strength, and perspective as a photographer and adaptive athlete. “I used to hate my wheelchair. I wanted to be normal again, even though I didn’t really know what I meant. I’m stronger now than … Read more
2025 Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships
May 20–21, 2025 | Queen’s Surf Break, Waikīkī, Hawaii The 17th Annual Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships brought together over 90 adaptive surfers from around the world to the legendary Queen’s Surf Break in Waikīkī—and the High Fives Foundation was proud to show up strong. With 11 High Fives Athletes competing across five adaptive classifications, the … Read more
How We Get Down to the Beach
There’s no easy way down to Pleasure Point—but that’s never stopped us. In our latest video release, we follow High Fives Athletes Chad W, Soren L, and Corwin B as they each take their own unique route down the infamous staircase to the surf break in Santa Cruz, CA. While the methods may differ, the … Read more
High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team Wins 2025 D2 National Championship
The High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team is officially national champions! The team traveled to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the 2025 Division 2 National Championship at Wiregrass Arena—and they came home with the title. With six games in three days, the squad showed grit, strategy, and unstoppable teamwork, going a perfect 6-0 to take the … Read more
The Healing Powers of Water | New Video
A new collaborative short film by TEAM LEWIS Foundation & High Fives Foundation The TEAM LEWIS Foundation and High Fives Foundation have once again teamed up—united by a shared mission to tell stories that inspire. The Healing Powers of Water is their latest collaboration…a short film exploring water as a powerful force for healing, transformation, … Read more
