On December 27, 2012 Max Elles hit a hidden water bar while snowboarding at Killington Resort (VT). Immediately, the promising young snowboarder knew his back was broken. He then spent the next 43 days in two hospitals, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical and Spaulding Rehab Hospital. Moving forward, Max’s goals are to regain as much strength, balance, … Read more
Thank you to Fox 44 News of Colchester, VT for the great coverage of the 2nd Annual High Fives on Tap event on Sunday, October 27 at the Vermont Ale House! High Five to the 175 attendees helped the Foundation raise over $8,000.00 in support of the Winter Empowerment Fund. The Winter Empowerment Fund is a … Read more
The Gear Guy at Outside Online has highlighted our friends from Warren, VT. The awesome craftsmanship and artistry that goes into all Warren Pieces products is synonymous with their commitment to the High Fives Foundation. Warren Pieces is a great contributor to the Foundation. Read the insightful article here!
Thank you to the National Ski Patrol for endorsing the new B.A.S.I.C.S. safety documentary #HelmetsAreCool! The National Ski Patrol is a member-driven professional organization of registered ski patrols striving to be recognized as the premier provider of training and education programs for emergency rescuers serving the outdoor recreation community. To meet that goal, and promote … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) survivor, Michael Schwarz works with the great people at Choice Traumatic Brain Injury Support Services, Inc in Montpelier, VT. At Choice Support Services they support and encourage individual uniqueness and personal choice. Through teaching, challenging, and inspiring individuals and their families, with an emphasis on team work, every effort is … Read more
Grant Korgan is a #HighFivesAthlete and all around inspiration to everyone he meets. Watch and share his latest video which showcases the power of positivity and the innate ability of humans to overcome obstacles!
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 October, the Foundation’s Board of Directors Grant Selection Committee approved the following grants for six athletes totaling $17,418.58. Four of these athletes have … Read more
Help support the High Fives Foundation B.A.S.I.C.S. Program 2013 safety initiative, #HelmetsAreCool. For just $10.00 you’ll be mailed (one) #HelmetsAreCool sticker packet and (two) #HelmetsAreCool die-cut stickers.Order yours here: highfivesfoundation.org/stickers
Bay Area Ski Bus is excited to be donating funds to the High Fives Foundation during the 2013-2014 Season. And, to kick off the season of giving, they are hosting an online Auction of some killer items donated by their sponsors, friends, and other industry partners! You can acquire some fantastic items while helping them give back. They’ve … Read more
In line with Elemental Back & Body Month at the CR Johnson Healing Center, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist Kaila Cruttenden will cap off the month of October as she hosts a Massage and Acupuncture Community Day on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Kaila will hold four, hour-long appointments, which will be available for any … Read more
