Our 2025 High Fives Athlete of the Year, Ryan McLaren, is taking his next big step…running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. View his website HERE.
Ryan’s story is one we know well at High Fives Foundation: set a goal, do the work, and keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles. His run for Lieutenant Governor is another powerful example of what’s possible when resilience meets purpose.
Ryan is running because he believes deeply in Vermont’s future, one where working people can get ahead and opportunity is real, not just promised.
About Ryan
Ryan is a lifelong Vermonter, born and raised, shaped by parents who worked hard to give their kids a better life, by public school teachers who believed in him, and by neighbors who showed what real community looks like.
He has spent his life serving Vermont, through AmeriCorps, on school boards, and as a coach. Over the last decade, Ryan has traveled every corner of the state, standing up for working Vermonters and fighting to protect our democracy.
This campaign is about people. It’s about showing up. And it’s about building a Vermont that works for everyone.
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👉 Join us for the campaign kickoff party on February 5
👉 RSVP, donate, or endorse to help power a people-first campaign
👉 Take the next step with Ryan—together
Another High Fives athlete.
Another goal in motion.
Another reminder that READY TO WORK isn’t just a phrase—it’s a way forward.
