Happy Birthday to Grant Korgan!

Happy Birthday to the One and Only Grant Korgan! High Fives Athlete and tremendous supporter of the Foundation, Grant Korgan is currently working on his recovery with the amazing folks a Body Wellness Hawaii. Today marks Grant’s 37th birthday and the High Fives Foundation couldn’t be more proud of all of the amazing things that … Read more

High Fives Athletes Connect at Craig Hospital

Three High Fives Athletes Connect at Craig Hospital! The High Fives Foundation currently has two Winter Empowerment athletes attending in-patient rehab at the state of the art Colorado facility, Craig Hospital. Jeff Andrews of Truckee, CA and Jocelyn Judd of Randle, WA were both involved in end of the season ski accidents resulting in spinal … Read more

Congratulations to Keith Gabel on Nine Strong Years!

High Fives to Keith Gabel on Nine Strong Years! In June of 2005, Keith Gabel was involved in an industrial accident; over 2,000 pounds of hydraulic pressure crushed his left foot. After a series of medical procedures the decision was made to amputate. Keith is an action sports enthusiast with a background in big mountain and … Read more

High Fives Athlete Founds Wheelchair Lacrosse Team

High Fives Athlete, Mark Flounlacker Founds Freestate Wheelchair Lacrosse Team! Freestate Wheelchair Lacrosse was started to promote wheelchair lacrosse and other adaptive recreational activities in the state of Maryland. They are hoping to grow the sport and build multiple teams around the region to compete in competitive venues. Learn more about Freestate Wheelchair Lacrosse here. Mark … Read more

Get Inspired for Summer!

Summer is Here, Get Ready with a New Tank Top! With the summer months bringing hot temperatures, stay cool with the Lone Mountain Printing | High Fives Tank Top!  Order your new tank top today and help High Fives Athletes like Max Elles recover from life-altering injuries. Click HERE to order. Get Inspired by watching and … Read more

Happy Birthday to Jeff Andrews!

Happy Birthday to High Fives Athlete, Jeff Andrews! In March of this year Tahoe native Jeff Andrews suffered a C6 burst fracture with associated spinal cord injury at Sugar Bowl Resort in Norden, CA. In April 2014 Jeff received a Board approved grant for $1,363.41 to be used toward massage and acupuncture at Craig Hospital … Read more

The High Fives Foundation Continues to Support 15 Year Old Athlete Sophie Coudurier

High Fives to Sophie Coudurier on Her Board-Approved Grant to Receive Five Weeks of Physical Therapy at Beyond the Chair! The High Fives Foundation – Winter Empowerment program service disburses board-approved grants to disabled winter action sports athletes participating in winter adaptive sports or athletes recovering from a life-altering injury. In June, the Foundation’s Board … Read more

Happy Birthday to Dominic Prado!

Happy Birthday to High Fives Athlete, Dominic Prado! High Fives Athlete Dominic Prado turned 23 years old on June 5, 2014. On Thursday of last week Dominic was surprised with an early birthday present when he received a Restorative Therapies FES bike via the Winter Empowerment Fund! Following Dominic’s January 2012 spinal cord injury he … Read more