About High Fives Foundation

The High Fives Foundation is a national 501.C.3 non-profit organization based in Truckee, CA.  Serving athletes living with a life-altering injury such as a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury.  Roy Tuscany, co-founder of the organization, was training to to become a professional skier when he was injured and diagnosed with a burst fracture of his t-12 vertebrae, compromising 45% of the spinal cord.  The injury rendered his lower body paralyzed and he was told he would never walk or ski again.  With the help of strong, positive personalities, Roy stepped back into skis for the first time, only two years after his accident.  Roy received financial support from local skiers, community members and his friends to cover the significant medical and rehabilitation expenses not covered by his insurance plan.  He was overwhelmed by the community support he received, inspiring him to pay it forward and to start the High Fives Foundation in 2009 to help others facing similar circumstances.  The High Fives Foundation promotes a positive outlook, motivation to work towards a personal goal, and provides emotional support while "High Fiving" an athlete through the recovery process.

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