At 19 years old, Scott Jernigan bought a one-way ticket to Alaska with dreams of working on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He thought he might end up living in an igloo. Instead, he built a life.

For more than four decades, Scott worked in some of the harshest conditions imaginable, minus-40 temperatures, remote job sites, and long stretches away from home. Along the way, he raised a family, built a successful career, and eventually settled with his wife Ginny on a small ranch near Masonville, Colorado, surrounded by animals, grandchildren, and the outdoors they loved together.

Then, without warning, everything changed.

A devastating health crisis led to 220 days in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Scott lost 60 pounds. When he finally became fully aware of his surroundings again, he realized his left leg was gone.

What followed was not just a medical recovery, but a deeply personal journey of rebuilding strength, confidence, and purpose.

Eddie Carrillo moved to El Paso, Texas, at age nine, later working in construction, marrying, and raising two children. In July 2024, an infection led to an above-the-knee amputation, changing his life in less than 24 hours. With support from Rose Elder, Joe Johnson, Quorum Prosthetics, and One Leg At A Time, Eddie received the prosthetic care he needed.

Gilbert Lindor’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, purpose, and service. After losing his leg as a child in Haiti, Gilbert continued to pursue a life centered on helping others.

With support from One Leg At A Time and Quorum Prosthetics, he received a donated prosthesis that helped him keep moving forward in his work and calling. Gilbert later became a doctor and continues to serve through C4CNG, bringing care, education, and hope to communities in Haiti and beyond.

Meet Damian! He is the first recipient of OLAAT's non-profit.

With your help, others like Damian can receive high-quality prosthetics to help change their life.