My Nonprofit Reviews

For over a decade now, High Fives has been a cornerstone of my life, shaping my journey in ways I never could have imagined. It all started around 2014 when they reintroduced me to skiing, igniting a spark that quickly grew into a passion for adaptive sports and an entirely new outlook on life. Since then, they’ve opened doors to a world of incredible activities like mountain biking, road cycling, fueling my sense of purpose and adventure.

Beyond the sports, High Fives has been a lifeline through some of my toughest moments. Their support during my recovery from injuries—connecting me with top-notch medical and holistic resources in the Reno/Tahoe area—has been nothing short of life changing. I can’t imagine where I’d be without them. They’re a game changing resource for anyone in a wheelchair, but especially for wheelchair athletes who want to push their limits and find what’s possible.

The people behind High Fives, along with the community and events they’re tied to, have completely reshaped my perspective on living life in a wheelchair. When I first moved here, I was battling clinical depression without even realizing it. Fast forward to 2025, and the shift in my reality is profound—my day-to-day life is filled with joy, purpose, and gratitude. High Fives didn’t just help me adapt; they helped me live again.

I’m endlessly impressed by the work they continue to do, year after year. Their impact goes far beyond physical rehabilitation—it’s about building a community, and inspiring a passion for life. I couldn’t be more thankful to be part of their story, and I can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking for support, connection, or a way to reclaim their spark.

High Fives continues to change my life

I might not be working out with any consistency if it werent for their gym and the training sessions they provide to me. When i've been injured they've always funded acupuncture and massage, and the connections i've made through high fives are second to none. Not to mention all the mountain biking and sports access they give me. High Fives is the best!

High Fives has been absolutely fundamental in my life for the past 5 years or so.
They first got me back into skiing, then introduced me to other awesome sports, and have reinvigorated my passion for life in so many ways.
Not to mention the amazing help they've given through recovery from injuries, medical and holistic connections in the Reno/Tahoe area. I don't even want to think about where I'd be without High Fives. They are an amazing resource for anyone in a wheelchair, and especially to wheelchair athletes.
The perspective I've gained from the people in the High Fives organization and the events/people they are peripherally involved with has been groundbreaking. From being clinically depressed and not even knowing it when I first moved here, to now, it's a massive shift in my reality and my day to day. I couldn't be more happy or impressed with the work they are doing.

High fives has changed my life for the better. They brought my passion back into my life by enabling me to begin sit skiing. How? They flew me out west all the way from MI and connected me with Disabled Sports west. They've awarded me bodywork which has extremely improved my quality of life. Thanks Steve and Roy!