Empowerment Fund Grant Cycle 1, 2025

Through our Empowerment Fund, we provide two grant cycles each year to support individuals with life-changing injuries in reclaiming their independence and reconnecting with outdoor adventure. The first grant cycle of 2025 was a powerful reflection of that mission in action. In this cycle, we welcomed 51 new athletes and continued our support of 64 … Read more

Empowerment Grant Cycle 3 of 2024

We are proud to announce the recipients of our Empowerment Grant for the third cycle of 2024. Through the Empowerment Fund, we continue to provide resources and inspiration to athletes who have suffered life-changing injuries, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and other mobility-limiting conditions. This grant cycle highlights the incredible resilience and … Read more

Empowerment Grant Cycle 2 of 2024

We are proud to announce the recipients of our Empowerment Grant for the second cycle of 2024. Through the Empowerment Fund, we continue to provide resources and inspiration to athletes who have suffered life-changing injuries, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and other mobility-limiting conditions. This grant cycle highlights the incredible resilience and … Read more

High Fives Athlete Mason Branstrator Triumphs at Grandma’s Marathon

3.5 years after a life-changing injury, #HighFivesAthlete Mason Branstrator has achieved an incredible milestone: completing his first marathon! High Five Mason for being a proud finisher of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN. Mason completed the grueling 26.2 miles in an astonishing 2:03:52 minutes, showcasing not only his athleticism but also his unwavering determination. High Fives … Read more

2024 Second Empowerment Grant Cycle Now Open!

High Fives Foundation is on a mission to prevent life-changing injuries while offering resources and hope to those who encounter them. With a focus on outdoor adventure sports and support for wounded Veterans, they stand as a beacon of empowerment in the face of adversity. High Fives Foundation offers three grant cycles throughout the year. … Read more

West Coast & Canada Athletes | 2024 Grant Cycle 1

At High Fives Foundation, our mission is rooted in preventing life-changing injuries and providing resources and hope to those who face them. Through our Empowerment Fund, we strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, or other mobility-limiting injuries incurred during outdoor adventure … Read more

Central Athletes | 2024 Grant Cycle 1

At High Fives Foundation, our mission is rooted in preventing life-changing injuries and providing resources and hope to those who face them. Through our Empowerment Fund, we strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, or other mobility-limiting injuries incurred during outdoor adventure … Read more

East Coast Athletes | 2024 Grant Cycle 1

At High Fives Foundation, our mission is rooted in preventing life-changing injuries and providing resources and hope to those who face them. Through our Empowerment Fund, we strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, or other mobility-limiting injuries incurred during outdoor adventure … Read more

2024 Cat Skiing at Sugarbush Resort

This year, the High Fives Foundation’s Early Ups event at Sugarbush Resort took on a fresh dimension of inclusivity and adventure as the slopes welcomed adaptive cat skiing. Amidst the pristine winter landscape, the resort rolled out specialized Cat machinery, transforming the snowy expanse into an accessible playground for individuals with disabilities. Against the backdrop … Read more