Event Spotlight: The High Fives Foundation Welcomes Physical Therapist Greg Booth The High Fives Foundation is excited to have Physical Therapist Greg Booth bringing his 20 years of experience treating orthopedic, neurological and sports injuries to the CR Johnson Healing Center. Starting January 1st Greg will be working with patients at the Healing Center and … Read more
Non-Profit Spotlight: Sarah Burke Foundation Mission: To provide inspiration and support to those in need Sarah Burke was so much more than just a successful athlete; She was a leader in the sport community, a respected media personality, and an action sports icon. She was also an activist and a philanthropist, who devoted much of … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Sled Hockey Rangers Photo: James Estrin/The New York Times In Sled Hockey, a Slower Pace but Hard Shots and Hits… Learn how life altering injury has lead many athletes to pursue new dreams on the ice. Read the inspirational New York Times article by Dave Caldwell here.
Inspirational Athlete: Jasmin Bambur takes 3rd Place at NCSD – Winter Park Race! Winter Empowerment Fund Athlete – Jasmin Bambur recently took 3rd place at the National Sports Center for the Disabled – Ski Team Race at Winter Park Resort. Go Jasmin! Jasmin was paralyzed in a car accident in 2000. He did not let … Read more
Closing in on One Million Dollars Raised in Four Years! You can be the donor to bring the High Fives Foundation to it’s millionth dollar raised. Look for a 4×8 card in your mail box. Thank you for your continued support! If you do not receive a mailer, feel free to check out the donation … Read more
Event Spotlight: Welcome Physical Therapist Greg Booth The High Fives Foundation is excited to have Physical Therapist Greg Booth bringing his 20 years of experience treating orthopedic, neurological and sports injuries to the CR Johnson Healing Center. Starting January 1st Greg will be working with patients at the Healing Center and donating 20% of his … Read more
Sunday Funday: Head to Fireside Pizza Co. (Village at Squaw Valley) Thank you to our friends at Fireside Pizza Co. located in the Village at Squaw Valley for their fundraising efforts and generosity. On Dec. 20, the Fireside team presented the High Fives Foundation with a check for $8,500 from their 2012 charitable promotions. After … Read more
Thank You Very Much to the Latest High Fives Donors (12.27.12) ABC Family Restricted Contribution: BASICS Program Rahlves Enterprises LLC CRJ Healing Center Donation Restricted / Swing – a Thon Jill H Penwarden CRJ Healing Center Donation Restricted / Swing – a Thon Matthew Tucker CRJ Healing Center Donation Restricted / Swing – a Thon … Read more
Inspirational Athlete: Landon McGauley 2012 Winter Empowerment Fund Athlete – Landon McGauley has had quite the year in 2012. Watch and share the edit by Pea Josephy on Landon as he trains to reach his goal of competing on the Canadian Paralympic Ski Team.
Adaptive Advancement: Woman Gains Full Mind Control Of Robotic Arm, Just Like in Star Wars Jan Scheuermann, a 52-year-old quadriplegic woman, has gained full control of a robotic arm. Not just simple commands, but truly complete control with “skill and speed almost similar to that of an able-bodied person.” Read the entire Gizmodo.com article by … Read more
