To kick off the 3rd Annual FAT Ski-A-Thon weekend, the great folks at Sugarbush Resort (Warren, VT) extended an invitation to the High Fives Foundation and Vermont North Ski Shops to load the chairlifts at 7:15am to sample the amazing snow and have some fun. Thanks Sugarbush! sugarbush.com Shot 100% on the new HERO3+ camera … Read more
High Fives to Griffin MacFadyen for continuing to support the Foundation through his the Winter Action Sports Ambassador Pledge Program, known as Griff’s Pledge! Here’s an update from High Fives Ambassador Griffin MacFadyen’s mother: “Greetings everyone! Griffin had a fantastic 3 days of competitions this weekend at Okemo. Other than Friday’s miserable weather (cold wet … Read more
The mission of the 11 Foundation is to identify and support those families who are looking for resources, guidance, and financial assistance during the rehabilitation phase of recovery once the patient leaves the hospital. In this way, they aim to help Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors reach their full potential. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is … Read more
Shot 100% on the new HERO3+ camera from GoPro.com To kick off the 3rd Annual FAT Ski-A-Thon weekend, the great folks at Sugarbush Resort (Warren, VT) extended an invitation to the High Fives Foundation and Vermont North Ski Shops to load the chairlifts at 7:15am to sample the amazing snow and have some fun. Thanks … Read more
In 2005, at the age of 13 Andrew Kurka suffered a spinal cord injury that left his legs partially paralyzed from the knees down. Andrew was an avid wrestler and competitor before his injury, with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. At the suggestion of his physical therapist, Andrew got involved with monoskiing and instantly … Read more
The Truckee River Winery is hosting its 3rd annual Ice Carving Competition, as part of SnowFest fun on Wednesday, March 5th in Truckee, CA! Come to Truckee’s local winery and watch talented local professionals transform large blocks of ice into works of art while listening to the amazing stylings of DJ Chango and enjoy some … Read more
SNOCRU, the premier micro-social app for the mountains, is proud to announce a new fundraising campaign in support of the High Fives Foundation. Through the month of March, 50 cents will be donated for every “High 5” that users of the SNOCRU app complete as part of “March Matchness”. “To support the campaign, simply go … Read more
Come kick-off the High Fives Foundation FAT SKI-A-THON at Localfolk Smokehouse. Register the night before (on March 1st at 6pm) and get entered to win Dynastar CHAMS, A Mad River Glen Season Pass, or a POC Helmet! Please join us for FRESH OYSTERS, BEER SPECIALS, and FUN FOR ALL at (9 Rt 17, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673) … Read more
Over 1,000 attendees enjoyed a world-class music line-up at the party of the year on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Squaw Valley! The High Fives Non-Profit Foundation and CHARITYSMITH presented the 10th Annual Squaw Valley Prom at one of North America’s most iconic buildings: Squaw Valley’s Olympic House, in Olympic Valley, Calif. Please share and … Read more
Thank you very much to all the sponsors and attendees of the 2014 Squaw Valley Prom! $30,000.00 was raised for the High Fives Foundation and CHARITYSMITH! See all the amazing photos, captured by Elevated Image Photography via three photo albums on the High Fives Foundation’s Facebook page: Check out the Candids gallery from the … Read more
