People magazine article features Jake Bainter
In a horrifying 2004 accident, Jake’s dad, Brett, had backed into Jake with a riding lawn mower, nearly severing his son’s right leg. click here to read the full story
Jordan Thomas Nominated for CNN Hero of the Year!
POA patient Jordan Thomas was named one of CNN’s Heroes of the Year. click here to read the full story
“Double Amputee Loses Legs, Finds a Cause,” Jordan Thomas CNN Interview
Jordan Thomas has been a POA patient since March 2007. http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/07/23/amputee.advocate/index.html
Scout Bassett, “A Small Miracle,” Runner’s World Magazine
Scout has been a POA patient since 1999. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297–13225-0,00.html
New Leg Helps Boy Run For First Time
Click on the link below to read the Health News Story – WKMG Orlando” The link: http://www.clickorlando.com/health/18637728/detail.html?taf=orlpn
Scout Bassett: Succeeding in Life, One Step at a Time
Kids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Bassett, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren’t for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have today!” What she means is she has learned important lessons about overcoming big challenges to reach your goals. “When you are
Star of the Week: Scout Bassett
Palm Desert senior Scout Bassett lives by the motto “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you.” And if the 18-year old’s strength was measured by what she has endured, it would overpower her 4-foot-8, 78 pound frame. Scout was orphaned at birth and has walked the journey of life on one leg after losing her right limb in a liquid fire when she