On August 16th, 2024, the High Fives Foundation hosted its 12th Annual Green Mountain Charity Golf Tournament at Sugarbush Golf Club, where 37 teams came together to raise funds for High Fives Athletes. The event featured five athletes, with two taking to the course themselves. “Vermont golf was an amazing event with even more amazing … Read more
Join us for the 3rd Annual Downtown Truckee 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb on September 11th from 6 am to 11 am. This event takes place at the staircase behind Tahoe Mountain Realty in Downtown Truckee. Challenge yourself to climb 110 flights of stairs (32 times up and down) in honor of the 343 firefighters and all … Read more
On July 27, 2024, the High Fives Foundation hosted the Pedal for Positivity event at Sky Tavern Bike Park, raising a total of $9,077 to support mental health initiatives in the Truckee/Tahoe region. The event saw 63 participants, including 10 High Fives Athletes, come together for a day of community and fun at Sky Tavern. … Read more
August 1st is recognized as Adaptive Activity Day, also known as #HaveADay! This special day, celebrated in collaboration with Kelly Brush Foundation, Victoria’s Victory Foundation, Vermont Adaptive and Killington Resort encourages Adaptive Athletes to get outside and engage in activities they love. The hashtag #HaveADay was used to promote activity and inclusion, showcasing the diverse ways athletes … Read more
“Riverside Studios is honored to host the Reign Supreme show, bringing talented artists and art appreciators together annually in support of the CR Johnson Healing Center and High Fives Foundation. Thank you to everyone who purchased and created.” Kahlil Johnson, Part Owner of Riverside Studios The annual 2024 Reign Supreme Art Show made a triumphant … Read more
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has named High Fives Foundation in the 2024 Community Choice Awards. VOTE FOR HIGH FIVES HERE The nomination comes as a result of High Fives Foundation’s outstanding achievements, having attained a prestigious four-star rating and earned all four Charity Navigator beacons. This recognition reflects the … Read more
August 1st is known as International Adaptive Activity Day #haveAday because life is better Active, Adaptive, filled with Adventure, and Accessible. The High Fives Foundation came together with Kelly Brush Foundation and Victoria’s Victory Foundation to encourage Adaptive Athletes to get outside and do something they love. Athletes can use hashtag #haveAday to promote activity … Read more
A series of three golf tournaments in three States across the U.S. These tournaments have become a staple for High Fives and our participating communities. Golfers navigate the course, competing for prizes in various categories. There are opportunities for individual golfers to win prizes for their performance on specific holes, and teams compete for overall … Read more
Making a World of Difference with Roy Tuscany In the latest episode of For Our Special Kids, Jen Lansink interviews Roy Tuscany, founder of the High Fives Foundation. Roy’s inspiring story and his impactful work in supporting athletes with disabilities will leave you in awe. His generosity and innovative approach are transforming lives and redefining … Read more
April 13 was a day of exhilarating fun and community spirit at Solitude Mountain Resort, where over 100 costumed skiers and riders took on the challenge of crossing a 75-foot-long, 4-foot-deep pond constructed at the bottom of Main Street. The annual Pond Skim event is always a highlight, but this year it held special significance … Read more
