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A Message For Mental Health Awareness Month

June 1, 2021May 18, 2021 by Anna Stump

2x Paralympic medalist and High Fives Athlete #45, Keith Gabel, reminds us that it's okay not to be okay. 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 ... Read more

#haveaday | International Adaptive Activity Day

August 6, 2020 by Landon McGauley

From here on out, August 1st will be known as International Adaptive Activity Day! 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. The Athletes used the hashtag #haveaday to promote activity and inclusion. The posts not only ... Read more

Renown Hospital X High Fives Foundation Peer Mentor Program

July 20, 2020 by Landon McGauley

High Fives Foundation and Renown Health A Relationship built on care High Fives Foundation has always been fortunate in being able to partner with organizations and foundations who share similar business practices and ideologies. Renown hospital, like High Fives Foundation, is built on the principles of caring for individuals through recovery. Renown focuses on person ... Read more

A healing hand from Charlotte’s Web

April 23, 2020 by Landon McGauley

Throughout the 11 year history of High Fives Foundation, we have been fortunate to partner up with companies that are doing incredible things to improve and heal others' lives. It is important for us to align with brands that represent and embody what we stand for. Charlotte's Web's pursuit of health and wellness does just ... Read more

A letter from an Athlete | Sam Summers

April 2, 2020 by Landon McGauley

A letter from an Athlete | Sam Summers LETTERS FROM AN ATHLETE IS A SERIES THAT FOCUSES ON SHOWCASING SOME OF OUR ATHLETES, WHO ARE PROUD TO REPRESENT AND BE SUPPORTED BY HIGH FIVES. IT’S ALSO A CHANCE FOR US TO SHOW OFF HOW APPRECIATIVE THE FOUNDATION IS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THESE INDIVIDUALS AS ... Read more

A letter from an Athlete | Rio Peterson

April 2, 2020 by Landon McGauley

A letter from an Athlete | Rio Peterson LETTERS FROM AN ATHLETE IS A SERIES THAT FOCUSES ON SHOWCASING SOME OF OUR ATHLETES, WHO ARE PROUD TO REPRESENT AND BE SUPPORTED BY HIGH FIVES. IT’S ALSO A CHANCE FOR US TO SHOW OFF HOW APPRECIATIVE THE FOUNDATION IS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THESE INDIVIDUALS AS ... Read more

Marker Dalbello Völkl 2020 Adaptive Ski Camp

March 19, 2020 by Landon McGauley

Greg Durso High Fives Athlete 232 was stoked to be on the snow, and it shows!

Sugarbush Resort 2020 Adaptive Ski Camp Presented by: And a special HIGH FIVE to Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports Photos by John Atkinson HERE & Jordan Drew HERE, Video by Justin Jenny (shot 100% on GoPro) & Words by #HighFivesAthlete Landon McGauley High Five founder, Roy Tuscany, grew up and learned to ski on the ... Read more

High Fives in the News | Injured Athletes Club

June 25, 2019 by Becca

High Fives Foundation’s Roy Tuscany - Not the Same, But Still Awesome Podcast Presented by The Injured Athletes Club The day after Roy Tuscany burst-fractured his T12 vertebrae in a skiing accident, the doctor who performed the eight-hour emergency operation that stabilized his spine came to his hospital room. Roy, eager to show appreciation, put his hand ... Read more

2019 SAN CLEMENTE SURF CAMP | Outdoor Tech x Alina Garbuzov

June 13, 2019 by Becca

Outdoor Tech is supporting adaptive athletes with their latest and greatest products! Outdoor Tech's goal is to address the ever growing issue of blending a modern lifestyle in the age of mobile technology with the drive to be outdoors. This parallels High Fives' vision of being the leader of education and recovery of life-changing injuries ... Read more

Adaptdefy podcast with Roy Tuscany

February 28, 2019 by Becca

What is adaptdefy? They are a media & product development company on a mission to increase freedom for wheelchair users. Why adaptdefy? adaptdefy® is for those forced to adapt & discover how to live their best lives in a wheelchair. We call these people Adaptdefiers. We connect the global community of Adaptdefiers, highlighting their incredible ... Read more

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