“Eleven Years in a row of throwing the best party in Squaw Valley” – Brooks Rohlen, Founder of Squaw Valley Prom Join the High Fives Foundation, CHARITYSMITH, sponsors, musical guests and stoked partygoers from the Lake Tahoe region, the Bay Area and beyond for the 11th Annual Squaw Valley Prom! Theme// Ocean’s Eleven When // Saturday, … Read more
They ignite change. They support transformative leadership and courageous storytelling, inspiring action toward a peaceful, just, sustainable future. Established in 1946, Compton Foundation fosters positive and sustainable models of change. They are a family foundation based in the U.S. and working with a global perspective. To accomplish their mission they provide financial resources to galvanize the movement for progressive … Read more
High Five S.A.F.E. – A.S. Clinics! Thank you for your donation to High Fives! S.A.F.E. A.S. Clinics were started by Elyse Saugstad, Jackie Paaso, Lel Tone, Michelle Parker, Ingrid Backstrom, and Sherry McConkey. With the goals of heightening community snow safety and avalanche awareness with a women’s intro to avalanche safety clinic. Their goal is to foster … Read more
Tahoe Athlete to receive more than $10,000 in grant funding The December grant for $10,829.91 awarded to Tahoe-based Athlete Jeff Andrews will be used for two months of Neuro Kinesis Pilates at Body Wellness Hawaii in Maui, Hawaii. Andrews has previously worked with Alejandra Monsalve of Body Wellness Hawaii and experienced tremendous gains from the … Read more
Reno area Athlete to receive $2,700 in grant funding to pursue Paralympic dream Since his 2013 injury, Jacobo has been searching for an adaptive sport where he can experience the thrill of adrenaline and competition. Jacobo has recently discovered the adaptive sport of bobsled. The December grant for $2,700 will be used for travel and … Read more
Former Mad River Valley resident to receive $7,700 in grant funding The December grant for $7,700 awarded to Patrick Lonsdale will be used for a new prosthetic leg from Prosthetic Solutions in Santa Clara, Calif. The High Fives Foundation purchased Lonsdale’s current prosthetic leg in February of this year. Loving everything outdoors, and trying to … Read more
Colorado Springs, Colo. Athlete to receive $1,600 in grant funding Prior to Francklyn’s 2012 altercation, she was a ski patroller with 10 years experience, as well as a recognized expert on social media, public relations, and online editing for major ski industry clients. Francklyn and her family have dedicated the last two years to her … Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah Athlete to receive $6,525 in grant funding Harris is an established writer and photographer in the action sports industry. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Powder, Backpacker, Men’s Journal and numerous other publications. Harris’ recent journey to Chile was to prepare for a month-long expedition in the region. Harris, a … Read more
15 Days of SNOCRU with the High Fives Foundation is over! Thank you everyone who participated! The award winning ski and snowboard app, SNOCRU, just finished its 3rd annual holiday fundraising initiative with High Fives. SNOCRU committed to donate $.50 for every “High 5” that SNOCRU app users generate from December 10th – 25th. The 15 Days of … Read more
Here’s to Wishing You All a New Year Filled With Peace, Joy, Health and Prosperity! As the New Year approaches, the High Fives Foundation wanted to take this as an opportunity to extend our heartfelt greetings for the season and express our appreciation for all of your support over the last year. Last year has … Read more
