Partnership brings quality supplements, financial support and
expanded awareness to the nonprofit
TRUCKEE,
Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Jeff Andrews' life forever changed
nine years ago when a snowboarding accident left him with a
high-level spinal cord injury, severely restricting the use of his
hands, arms, and legs. With great determination, intense
rehabilitation, and massive support from the nonprofit High Fives
Foundation in Truckee, CA, Andrews
has since been able to compete in multiple adaptive surfing
competitions and is currently a player for the U.S. Wheelchair
Rugby Association.
Co-branded gear now available on
NutrishopUSA.com. All proceeds go to support High Fives Foundation
athletes.
Thanks to a recent partnership between the High Fives Foundation
and Nutrishop, a leading national nutritional supplement and
wellness franchise, Andrews is now receiving top-quality
supplements to support his intense, five-days-a-week training
regimen. Andrews attests that the donated supplements, which
include protein, pre-workouts, branched-chain amino acids, and
creatine, not only enhance his workout performance but also boost
his motivation, maintain his high intensity levels, and help with
his post-workout recovery.
"High Fives has been there from start to finish of my recovery,"
said Andrews, 34, who is just one of 620+ athletes and individuals
receiving support from High Fives in the way of training, massage
therapy, acupuncture, counseling, and opportunities to surf,
mountain bike, ski and more. "Thank you, Nutrishop, for being a
part of it and helping other athletes and myself with your awesome
products!"
The Nutrishop and High Fives partnership came about after a
chance meeting between the nonprofit's and for-profit's
founders/CEOs. While out running errands in Truckee, Roy Tuscany of High Fives spotted
Bryon McLendon wearing a rare High
Fives Foundation beanie. Tuscany
asked McLendon where he got that "rad beanie" to which McLendon
responded, from this "rad foundation." Tuscany then introduced himself. The two
started talking and felt an instant camaraderie. Tuscany subsequently invited McLendon to tour
the nearby High Fives that same day. McLendon said he was "blown
away" by the sheer size of the facility, which includes an adaptive
sports center/gym, physical therapy, massage, cold plunge therapy,
and various offices and departments like graphics and apparel.
After the encounter, McLendon, who resides with his wife in
North Lake Tahoe, knew he had to get involved, especially if it
meant helping out a local nonprofit. He approached Tuscany about donating supplements to support
the men and women training at the facility. Tuscany was on board, appreciating the
opportunity to extend a supplement component to High Fives
athletes. Additionally, starting today, Nutrishop will sell
co-branded apparel and headwear online, with 100% of the proceeds
going to High Fives. Later this year, NutrishopUSA.com will
implement a "round-up" feature when checking out online for
consumers to donate to High Fives.
"We are excited to partner with Bryon and Nutrishop," said
Tuscany, who founded High Fives in
2009 to "pay it forward" after dealing with his own life-changing
injury and recovery. "The benefits of this collaboration extend
well beyond financial gains. It is welcoming in a full-circle
partner that will not only provide wellness and vitality to our
organization and those we serve but also expand the community of
support for High Fives."
An avid snow skier and highly active individual, McLendon said
imagining himself in the shoes of those who've experienced
life-altering injuries instantly sparked his desire to do what he
could to help High Fives. If he could help further High Fives'
mission to get individuals like Andrews back to doing the sport
they love or finding a new sport to pursue while bringing more
awareness to the good that High Fives is doing, then it's a win for
Nutrishop.
"We are thrilled to be able to partner with High Fives to
support their mission of empowering individuals and veterans with
life-changing injuries. The more this organization receives, the
more they can do for their athletes," McLendon said. "We've been
very blessed in business, and what a blessing it is to be able to
give back."
To show your support by purchasing Nutrishop and High Fives
Foundation co-branded apparel and headwear, with 100% of proceeds
benefitting High Fives, visit this link.
About NUTRISHOP®
Since 2003, Nutrishop has
helped countless individuals live a fit, healthy, happy lifestyle.
Nutrishop stores offer customers a low-price guarantee on a wide
array of cutting-edge dietary supplements along with exceptional,
individualized customer service, easy-to-follow meal plans, body
composition assessment tools, and sound nutritional guidance. The
Nutrishop business model focuses primarily on franchisee-owned and
operated stores that provide consumers with the tools required to
achieve their health and fitness goals. For more information, visit
NutrishopUSA.com and follow on Instagram @NutrishopUSA. To
learn more about becoming a Nutrishop franchisee, visit
NutrishopFranchise.com.
About High Fives Foundation
High Fives Non-Profit
Foundation focuses on preventing life-changing injuries and
provides resources and hope if they happen. It was formed as a way
to "pay it forward" by the founder, Roy Tuscany, after his own
recovery from a spinal cord injury. The Foundation has expanded to
help 622 athletes from 45 states and Canada since its inception in 2009. The High
Fives Foundation is a California-based, national 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. For more information, please visit
www.highfivesfoundation.org.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nutrishop-partners-with-high-fives-foundation-to-empower-athletes-with-life-changing-injuries-301809913.html
SOURCE Nutrishop