High Fives Foundation is proud to announce that it has been awarded $24,549 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) 2024 Direct Effect 1st Cycle Quality of Life grants. Seventy-three grants totaling $1,472,579 were awarded. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations empowering individuals with paralysis. Since the Quality of Life Grants Program’s inception, more than 3,800 grants totaling $44 million have been awarded. Funding for this program was made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living.
The Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center has several grants under the Quality of Life program awarding grants in different category areas, varying in different amounts.
“These grants are dedicated to restoring independence to our community members. Our primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis. We are honored to collaborate with numerous committed organizations that tirelessly ensure accessibility and inclusivity and are integral to their programs.”
Stated Dan McNeal, Director of the Quality of Life Grants Program at the Reeve Foundation
High Fives Foundation will use this grant to grow its adaptive mountain bike programming by expanding its fleet of adaptive mountain bike equipment, updating safety gear, and hosting adaptive mountain biking camps. Additionally, the grant will help raise awareness about adaptive sports, fostering inclusivity and accessibility in outdoor recreation.
“We’re truly honored to receive this grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Their support allows us to grow our adaptive mountain biking program, providing more access, camps, and equipment for athletes of all abilities. We’re grateful for their partnership in helping us create greater opportunities for individuals living with paralysis.”
Says Roy Tuscany, CEO and founder of High Fives Foundation
About the Reeve Foundation:
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services assisting over 130,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002. The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community’s voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence.
We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. For more information, please visit ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $8,700,000with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The content is those of the author(s) and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by ACL/HHS or the U.S. government.
