Over $7 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

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Nearly $2 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2022

Over 600 Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 44 States + Canada funded

Over 1,000 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 162

Veteran experiences

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE,
WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE,
WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

Over $7 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

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Nearly $2 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2022

Over 600 Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 44 States + Canada funded

Over 1,000 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 162

Veteran experiences

Over $7 Million

Disbursed since inception in 2009

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Nearly $2 Million

in Empowerment Camps & Grants Funding in 2022

Over 600 Total

High Fives Athletes served

Individuals & Veterans

From 44 States + Canada funded

Over 1,000 grants funded

since inception in 2009

Empowered 162

Veteran experiences

HIGH FIVES ATHLETES

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Sam Barco

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Vincen Liddle

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Wakeboard

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Carol Brunjes

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Ski

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Ryan “Brody” Broderick

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Mountain Bike

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Matt Tingley

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Dirt

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Garrett Bramhall

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Mountain Bike

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Paul Bouchard

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Surf

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Wendy Belk

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THE EMPOWERMENT FUND GRANT IS CURRENTLY OPEN!

THE EMPOWERMENT FUND GRANT IS CURRENTLY OPEN!

HIGH FIVES ADAPTIVE SPORTS

THE HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION

We are the safety net of the outdoor community.

High Fives focuses on preventing life-changing injuries and provides resources and hope if they happen. Created as a way to "pay-it-forward" in 2009 after the founder's own recovery, the Foundation has since expanded to help hundreds of injured individuals and veterans from across the country. The High Fives Foundation is a California-based, national 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.

HIGH FIVES STORIES

Adapt and Destroy: A New Way to Look at Obstacles | Roy Tuscany | TEDxReno

Most people see an obstacle, and they try to find a way to live with it. The founder of High Fives for Heroes sees an … Read more

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Empowerment through Employment

Finding employment after a life-changing injury can be something be incredibly challenging for anyone, especially those who did not have solid employment prior to their … Read more

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Return to Snow Track Day 2

Recently, we were lucky enough to experience a new and exciting camp that combined our love of going fast, with snow and high-powered Can-Am side … Read more

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High Five’s annual Vermont ski camp does not disappoint

Getting to spend time in Vermont is always incredible the community, the support, and the love is always high when we go east. The roots … Read more

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2023 Fat Ski-a-Thon Post Release

MAD RIVER VALLEY SKIING COMMUNITY RAISES $447K AT SUGARBUSH SKI-A-THON FOR HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION Funds raised will help injured, outdoor sports athletes recover from their … Read more

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The growth in prosthetic surf feet over the years

Professional surfer & #HighFivesAthlete, Tommy Counihan IV, speaks towards the growth in prosthetics surf feet over the years. Modified tread to improve Grip and flexibility. … Read more

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High Fives Foundation NAMED “2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits

Award based on Community Recommendations 2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits The High Fives Foundation is truly an amazing organization to work with. Four months ago … Read more

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High Fives Foundation and Arcade belts – Empowering Athletes throughout the years

A very successful partnership over the last nine years and one we would like to highlight has been the pairing with Arcade Belt and, most … Read more

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Tender Belly Bacon announces sponsorship of the High Fives Foundation

 Bacon & High Fives: A Sizzling Partnership!  Tender Belly Bacon announces sponsorship of the High Fives Foundation  Tender Belly, the bacon brand that sizzles breakfast … Read more

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2023 Palisades World Cup Social Giveaway

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HIGH FIVES VIDEOS

Who When Where Why – BASICS 2022 – Part 1

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Terrain Park Safety – BASICS 2022 – Part 2

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Follow the Signs – BASICS 2022 – Part 3

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Helmets Are Cool – BASICS 2021

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Navigating the Mountain as an Adaptive Skier – BASICS 2021

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Ride Another Day – BASICS 2021

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Chairlift Safety – BASICS 2021

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Gear Maintenance – BASICS 2021

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REACH | Radically Empower an Athlete’s Commitment to Healing

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High Fives Athletes Thank You!

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