Professional snowmobiler and avid skier, biker, and kayaker Grant Korgan was the guest speaker for the night. In March 2010 he overshot a snowmobile jump. He broke his back and ended up paralyzed from the waist down. One of the High Fives Foundation's first winter athletes, he has slowly regained some feeling in his legs, taught himself to walk with the help of crutches, pushed his way to the South Pole, been a strong voice for the High Fives Foundation, and just generally been an all-around badass. He brought the house down with his inspiring story of rehabilitation and positivity. Check him out at korgmovement.com.
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Photo: Jonathan Selkowitz