"On April 29, 2006 I suffered a devastating spinal cord injury while training in Mammoth Mountain, CA, rendering my lower body paralyzed immediately after the accident. After having high hopes of becoming a world class professional skier, I then had to relearn everything in my life from the ground up. A truly life-altering experience, I eventually began making great progress. With the help of strong personalities, positivity, and high fives all around me, I stepped into skis and loaded the lift at Sugar Bowl for the first time in March of 2008. The encouragement and positivity I received during my recovery inspired me to start a foundation to help others with similar experiences.
High Fives Non-Profit Foundation based in Truckee, CA became an official 501c.3 non-profit on January 19, 2010. Founded by Roy Tuscany, the Tahoe based organization is dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes that have suffered a life altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community.
Within the past year we have not only grown at a rate that exceeded all expectations, but have also successfully raised funds, secured alternative treatments and aided in the recovery of over fifteen athletes. It is a dream come true to help these people and many more. With that in mind it is the mission of High Fives to continue to grow and become a nation-wide organization that effectively acts as an umbrella for those that participate (and get hurt) in the sports we love so dearly."
Roy Tuscany,
President & Co-Founder,
High Fives NonProfit Foundation
High Fives has awarded the first scholarships to K.C. Deane, Brennan Dekeersgieter, Grant Korgan, Kyler Smith and Steve Wallace in 2010. High Fives is also accepting additional applicants for 2011 scholarships.
The High Fives Board of Directors are
an incredibly talented and diverse group
of people who share a love of life and the outdoors. The board is responsible for choosing scholarship recipients and oversees the Officers.
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The High Fives Officers are an incredibly talented and diverse group of people who share a love of life and the outdoors. The Officers are responsible for the daily operation of the foundation.
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The High Fives Foundation Advisory
Board is comprised of individuals who bring specialized knowledge and experience to the foundation, to assist with the operation and and function of the organization.
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