2025 Silver Tie Gala Recap

Over $545,000 raised. Nearly 555 guests in attendance. Close to 55 athletes present. One unforgettable night celebrating community, access, and possibility. The 2025 Silver Tie Gala was a defining moment for the High Fives Foundation community — an evening that blended impact, storytelling, and immersive experiences into a powerful celebration of what’s possible when people … Read more

The Last High Five 2025

Year-End Giving…Make Twice the Impact This December Every December, the High Fives Foundation launches the most exciting and impactful fundraiser of the year: The Last High Five, a matching campaign driven by our adaptive athletes and powered by incredible sponsors and donors like you. Sign up or donate here. From December 1–31, 2025, every dollar … Read more

HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION NAMED HONOREE FOR THE 2025 DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS, PRESENTED BY CHASE

VOTE FOR HIGH FIVES HERE, UNDER HONOREE Today, High Fives Foundation was announced as an honoree in the Defender Service Honorees in the fifth annual Defender Service Award presented by CHASE. DEFENDER, the original British adventure brand, is recognized across the globe for inspiring humanitarian action, conservation and adventure. The Defender Service Awards, Presented by … Read more

Adaptive Athletes Around the World Celebrated #HaveADay on August 1, 2025

On Friday, August 1, adaptive athletes across the globe came together to celebrate the fifth annual International Adaptive Activity Day—better known by its rallying cry and hashtag, #HaveADay. This year’s celebration once again encouraged individuals of all abilities to get outside, get moving, and share the joy of active, adaptive living. From paddleboards to trails … Read more

High Fives Athletes Making an Impact in Healthcare

Written By Athlete Manager; Landon McGauley While we truly believe that all of our athletes are incredible in everything that they do from professional athletes to incredible parents we have 939 athletes who have all left strong impacts on those who know them their community and high fives. They have overcome like changing injuries to … Read more

Stowe Mono Ski Camp 2025

The mountains were alive with possibility on January 12th and 13th, 2025, as a remarkable collective of adaptive athletes and coaches came together for the annual Stowe Mono Ski Camp. The camp represented a powerful partnership between the High Fives Foundation, Kelly Brush Foundation, and Green Mountain Adaptive Sports, all dedicated to expanding access and … Read more

2025 Winter Park Retro Shred-A-Thon!

Colorado snow enthusiasts, mark your calendars for April 19th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Winter Park Resort, Colorado! High Fives Foundation brings its annual Retro Shred-A-Thon to Winter Park Resort, inviting the community to hit the slopes, embrace the throwback style, and raise vital funds for adaptive athletes and veterans. “At Phunkshun … Read more

High Fives Foundation Revamps Empowerment Grant Cycles for 2025

Apply HERE Truckee, CA — [January 1, 2025] — The High Fives Foundation is excited to announce a streamlined approach to its Empowerment Grant process, designed to maximize accessibility and impact for adaptive athletes. In 2025, the Foundation is transitioning from three grant cycles per year to two, creating a more streamlined, user-friendly process for … Read more

11th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day

High Fives Foundation at the 11th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day The High Fives Foundation had the privilege of participating in the 11th Annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day on Saturday, December 7, an event honoring the legendary off-road rider Kurt Caselli. As part of the event, High Fives organized an Adaptive Moto Camp, a two-day … Read more