A snapshot of the athletes who make up our community. Behind every grant, camp, and high five is a unique athlete story but when you zoom out, some pretty fun patterns start to appear. Here’s a look at a few standout stats from the High Fives Foundation athlete database that highlight just how connected this community really is
👋 Most Common First Names
Some names echo loudly through the High Fives Ohana:
- Chris takes the top spot with 14 athletes
- Ryan comes in second with 12 athletes
- Matt and John are tied for third with 10 athletes each
If you’re calling out “Chris!” at a camp… chances are more than one person is turning around.
🎂 Most Common Birthdays
Turns out, some dates are extra popular:
- January 10 is the most common birthday—5 athletes share it
- 1990 is the most common birth year, with 18 athletes born that year
💥 Most Common “Alive Day” (Injury Date)
Alive Days—marking the day an athlete’s life changed—also show shared moments:
- March 5 is the most common injury date, shared by 4 athletes
- 160 injury dates are shared by two or more athletes
- 2015 is the most common injury year, with 48 athletes injured that year
⏱ Time Since Injury
The journey looks different for everyone, but some milestones stand out:
- 10 years injured is the most common mark, with 52 athletes currently there
- The longest-tenured High Fives athlete is 45 years post-injury
📍 Most Common City
Community truly clusters:
- Reno, Nevada is the most common city listed
→ 42 athletes currently call Reno home
