Congratulations to Tony Schmiesing on 34 Incredibly Strong Years! Berkeley, CA resident Tony Schmiesing has been a big brother in the High Fives Family for nearly three years. In March of last year the organization had the pleasure of helping Tony in his quest to go heli-skiing in beautiful Alaska. Tony has always been a … Read more
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
Rocker@Squaw is Donating $1.00/Glass and $4.00/bottle of Alto Cinco Garnacha Wine to the High Fives Foundation! Head in to the comfortable setting at Rocker@Squaw (located in the Village at Squaw Valley) for a glass of Alto Cinco Garnacha Wine. Alto Cinco loosely translates from Spanish as “high five,” with “high” referring to the height (Alto) … Read more
High Fives Partner SNOCRU is giving away FREE Gear! From SNOCRU: “It’s #GIVEAWAY time we have a few summer prize packs like this one that we want you to have! If you want one here’s what ya do. Step1: follow @snocru Step 2: Repost this picture and tag @snocru . Winners will be picked at … Read more
Huge High Fives to the Joey Logano Foundation for Donating $5,000.00! On Sunday, June 22, 2014 the High Fives Foundation had the pleasure of meeting Joey Logano in the GoPro Suite at NASCAR’s Toyota | Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. It was beyond cool to meet Joey and learn more about his foundation. Thank … Read more
High Fives to Jimmy Beans Wool for Donating $.05 of Every Sale! Help support High Fives Athletes by checking out the amazing offerings from Jimmy Beans Wool! Jimmy Beans Wool started in Truckee, CA after Laura and Doug Zander needed an escape from the crazy pace of Silicon Valley. Flash forward 13 years and Jimmy Beans Wool … Read more
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
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
High Fives to Evan Beller of Fulsend for Raising over $1,500 at the “Saturday Night Ride” Fundraiser! On Saturday, June 7, 2014 Fulsend (Apparel and Lifestyle Company) hosted a launch party and benefit event for the High Fives Foundation at Johnny Utah’s South Norwalk (Norwalk, CT). Attendees at this exciting event helped further the mission … Read more
Thank You to the Lake Tahoe School for Raising $1,175.00 in the Annual Yard Sale! The Lake Tahoe School embodies community and understands the true meaning of philanthropy! Special thanks to Emily White (8th grade) for helping organize the great fundraiser held on May 31, 2014 in which proceeds were donated to the High Fives Foundation. … Read more
