Just before heading off to college at Humboldt State University, alex.johnathan went for a 30-foot step-up jump on his mountain bike in San Diego. He overshot, went over the handlebars, and sustained a C3 complete spinal cord injury. Through High Fives, Alex has found the support, equipment, and therapy to continue chasing the sports he loves. This month, he did something powerful, he biked and surfed, back-to-back. “From mountain biking to surfing, High Fives has supported all my ambitions with getting back to the sports I loved before my injury. Being able to meet the crew and see the smiles they put on people’s faces like mine is priceless. I’ll be forever grateful.” —High Fives Athlete #283, Alex Uppenkamp #HighFivesAthlete #HighFivesFoundation #AdaptiveAthlete #AdaptiveSports #Inspiration #Resilience #Community #Recovery #LifeAfterInjury #Biking #Surfing