World Record #2: Fastest time to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in a one man outrigger canoe. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, March 5th 2010, that left him paralyzed from the waist down, world-class adventurer, nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan – who had never shied away from a challenge – refused to balk at his … Read more
World Record #3: Fastest time to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe with human power. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, March 5th 2010, that left him paralyzed from the waist down, world-class adventurer, nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan – who had never shied away from a challenge – refused to balk at his new reality because … Read more
World Record #1: Fastest time for a “Spinal Cord Injured” athlete to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in a one man outrigger canoe. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, March 5th 2010, that left him paralyzed from the waist down, world-class adventurer, nanoscientist and professional athlete, Grant Korgan – who had never shied away from a challenge – … Read more
Help us in Honoring our Military July 17th, 2015! For every ticket sold, another will be donated to a Veteran. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Veterans Hall, Art Health Alliance & TOAST Programming. High Fives short Documentary Film, ‘Marines to the Mountains’ will be shown after keynote speaker, Dr. Philip Lisagor. Ticket info HERE.
To date, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Fund has generated nearly $825,000 to advance health initiatives. Gene Upshaw was one of pro football’s true greats. As a longtime Truckee resident, Gene loved the majestic beauty of the mountains, the peaceful, laid-back community, and the place where he could relax and enjoy life with his family and … Read more
Thank you for the $1,259.15 donation for Quarter 2! Jimmy Beans Wool has committed to donating $.05 of every sale Jimmy Beans Wool makes to the High Fives Foundation. Jimmy Beans Wool started in Truckee, CA after Laura and Doug Zander needed an escape from the crazy pace of Silicon Valley. Flash forward 13 years and … Read more
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. ushering in new era with Reno-Sparks expansion Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Company is a family owned and operated business that supplies lumber, building materials, doors, and hardware to the Northern Sierra region. They are a proud partner of the High Fives Foundation. Read the full article from the Sierra Sun HERE
Nevada student Lyndsay Slocumb reaches for new goals after surviving a traumatic brain injury! The High Fives Foundation and the Arcade Belt Co. have partnered up to reward traumatically injured athletes through a karate-inspired goal program for their recovery goals. Lyndsay Slocumb began ski racing at an early age, developing her skills alongside many other young athletes … Read more
#HighFivesAthlete Matt Leonard’s Mom shares his most recent achievements // It’s been a long 4 months but our departure day from Denver, Craig Hospital, and the Peak Center is finally here. It is surprising to me that while I am excited to return home (having left Vermont on Feb 28), there is also some sadness. We’ve … Read more
Don’t Leave Me Hanging Written by Megan Michelson | OutLivingIt Issue #1 | July 07, 2015 Read the Article HERE | Subscribe to Out Living It HERE
