Scott Laney is a longtime member of The Alaska Club Wasilla. He currently is wheelchair-bound, with leg braces, but rehabbing and getting stronger, every day. Not only is he utilizing all of the workout amenities we have here on a daily basis, he is a member of Good Life and regularly uses the amenities like spray tans, UV tans, hydromassages and rents DVDs/BluRays. His story truly is one of inspiration and proves that there really are no excuses, even amongst insurmountable obstacles. Scott is a former slope worker for many years, working hard day-in and day-out. He was always very active in both life and work. Over a year ago, Scott was involved in a tragic car accident that left him with several serious injuries, including broken legs, a fractured skull, internal bleeding and a severe brain injury. After undergoing numerous surgeries (that cost upwards of $2 million), Scott was released from the hospital.
Through the help of his therapist, Scott has been working hard to train himself to walk again with a walker and cane. It’s only been one year, but he has been able to walk 60 steps on his own! His family and girlfriend have been both his support system and motivation. The road to recovery is a long one. It could take up to 5-years for Scott to fully regain his ability to walk again. With every passing day, Scott is gaining strength and maintains a positive outlook on life that is truly admired!
Well done, Scott! Keep it up from all of us at The Alaska Club.