Our intern Erin Bragg wanted to let us know about her friend Chelsea Laswell who recently completed a 1,500 bike ride from Seattle to San Diego for a good cause. At SheJumps, we like to highlight some other great nonprofits out there such as High Fives, which is a foundation to help athletes that have suffered a life-altering injury. Thanks to Chelsea and her riding buddy, Kevin Yolken, they have given back in a great way. Congrats on finishing! Below is a bio on both of them. For more information on High Fives and the team's travels, visit www.highfivesfoundation.org.

"After 15 years of competition, I retired from ski racing not by physical ailment, but by choice. Others have not been so fortunate. I have known many athletes who have sustained injuries that ended their seasons, careers, and in a few cases, their lives. Riding for HighFives Non-Profit Foundation will give me the opportunity to raise money for athletes who have suffered from these life-altering injuries because I feel that every person should have the opportunity to pursue his or her goals. By undertaking this journey it is my way to support these athletes to get back to fulfilling their athletic dreams and life ambitions.”—Chelsea

“In August of 2005, I broke my back and suffered a spinal cord injury while skiing in Chile, leaving me paralyzed from the waist down. The motivation to walk again with the hope of someday being back on skis pushed me to work harder than I ever have, and to keep a positive attitude throughout the experience. I set goals for myself and watched as I got stronger and stronger over the months and was able to check off accomplishments. It started with small things like moving my ankle or my toe, then standing and eventually taking a step, and now I have a 1500-mile bike ride in front of me. I have followed High Fives since the beginning and it’s great to see what they are doing for other athletes whose lives have been dramatically changed by a life-altering injury. It doesn’t have to be something that brings you down, and I hope through examples like myself and so many others that we can keep inspiring people to achieve their goals, no matter how far out of reach they may seem.”—Kevin