Adaptive Advancement: Liberty Swing The world’s safest and most recognized swing for children and adults in wheelchairs. The Liberty Swing is both therapeutic and fun.Thanks to Wayne Devine, children with disabilities can now have as much fun on swings in a playground as their able bodied mates – no more sitting on the edge and … Read more
Event Spotlight: 3000 Words at FiftyFifty Brewing Co. The 4th Annual 3000 Word Photography and Philanthropy Event at FiftyFifty Brewing Co. will be on Friday, June 29 from 5:00-11:00pm. An event unlike any other, 3000 Words showcases the best in photography while raising money and awareness for the program services of the High Fives Foundation. … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Dual Sport Paralympic Athletes Alana Nichols competes and succeeds in both basketball and skiing for the USA Paralympic Teams (respectively). Read more about her incredible ability to balance two sports here.
Event Spotlight: Summer Long Drive Series Presented by the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District The Summer Long Drive Series at Ponderosa Golf Course benefiting the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation is to be held on Wednesdays on June 27, July 25 and August 15 at the Ponderosa Golf Course in Truckee, CA. Looking to showcase … Read more
Thank You to Five Great High Fives Partners! Thank you very much to the following Truckee, CA businesses that continue to support the High Fives Foundation. Your collaborations, promotions and donations have allowed for the program services of the Foundation to grow. High Five to you! bigtruck headwear (bigtruckheadwear.com) Thanks to bigtruck for the amazing … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: In Rat Experiment, New Hope for Spine Injuries Rats with a spinal cord injury that left their hind legs completely paralyzed learned to walk again on their own after an intensive training course that included electrical stimulation of the brain and the spine, scientists reported on Thursday. Researchers have known for some time … Read more
Event Spotlight: Woodward Tahoe Summer Camp Session #4 Woodward Tahoe has partnered with the High Fives Foundation for the fourth week camp. The partnership is part of a concerted effort from both sides to raise money to support injured action sports enthusiasts and promote the advancement of action sports in a safe and progressive manner. … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Bioness L300 Foot Drop System The L300 Foot Drop System is a revolutionary medical device that may help you regain mobility and independence. The systems gait sensor adapts to changes in walking speed and terrain, allowing you to walk easily on stairs, grass and carpet. Comfortably worn under most clothing, the L300 Foot … Read more
Event Spotlight: Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day at Sparks Marina Park People with disabilities and their friends and family are invited to explore summertime sports at Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day at the Sparks Marina Park on Sunday, June 10. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature hand-cycling, kayaking, sailing … Read more
Adaptive Advancement: Genny Mobility From gennymobility.com: Why Choose Genny? Because until today there was nothing like it. Genny 2.0 inaugurates a new transportation philosophy in personal mobility. Thanks to its stabilization technology it brings its users together in the name of the freedom of movement, and makes differences disappear. Anyone who uses a traditional wheelchair … Read more
