New Q2 High Fives Athletes (Central)

Introducing High Fives Quarter 2 2021 Empowerment Grant recipients

High Fives is very proud to introduce everyone to these new Athletes that we will be supporting through their recovery and onto whatever goals and adventures that they can dream of.

Recovery and progression of one’s mind and body is a never-ending pursuit. These Athletes realize that setting goals and improving themselves is incredibly important. After one goal or adventure is complete you know that that goal is possible and find ways to become better with the experience and skill created.

High Fives believes that these 3 new Athletes embody our values and will represent High Fives in amazing ways, and we cannot wait to see what they are able to accomplish.

Meet the East Coast | Grant Recipients HERE

Meet the West Coast | Grant Recipients HERE

Quarter 2 2021 Empowerment Grant Recipients

Chris Waker | SCI C5

Breckenridge, CO

As a life-long snowboarder, Chris was no stranger to speed. However, on this day while heading out of the terrain park, a freak accident and high-speed catch of his toe-edge caused him to crash forward on his neck resulting in a C5/6 SCI.

“Life is better when you’re smiling

Home Renovations – $5,000

Derek Brown | SCI C6/7

Englewood, CO

While on a family ski vacation with his family in Coeur d’Alene, ID, Derek suffered a C6/7 fracture while snow-tubing with his 7 year old son, wife, nephew and friends. The tube spun around backward, preventing him from seeing how close he was to the bottom of the hill and crashed into a stack of hay bales backward with full force.

“Damn those torpedoes…full speed ahead”

Healing Network & Rent – $10,000

Kyle Poole | SCI C2-5

Golden, CO

Kyle began mountain biking at just 7 years old and was passionate about the sport from day one. While competing in a downhill race in Colorado, a jump gone wrong resulted in a complete spinal cord injury.

Live for something or die for nothing

$5000 – Healing Network

Robert Lynn | SCI T7

Lakewood, CO

Rob was injured while snowboarding in 1999. On his last jump of the day, everything seemed fine until a windy gust caught him mid-air. Rob’s weight shifted and he landed on his back causing instant paralysis.