Meet Rob Scott

Rob Scott has spent his life defying gravity. At the age of 33, Rob’s typical days are spent as a motorcycle mechanic and professional stunt rider with a trophy case full of first and third place finishes. Rob was getting ready for his biggest season yet, with performances, showcases, and competitions waiting for him across the country. 2026 was supposed to be his year.

Then came Wednesday, March 25th, a night that changed Rob’s life in an instant.

Riding across an unlit bridge in downtown Los Angeles, Rob collided with an illegally parked vehicle he never had a chance to see. The man who made a living controlling a motorcycle in ways most people wouldn’t dare was suddenly fighting for his life.

The injuries were catastrophic: five facial fractures, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), compound fractures in both femurs, and shattered kneecaps. Rob was rushed to a major Los Angeles trauma center, where surgeons worked for 10 grueling hours to put him back together alongside receiving six blood transfusions.

Seven days later, Rob was transported home from the hospital by ambulance. What he didn’t know was that the hardest part of his journey was only beginning.

Rob and Jenn shared a two-story townhouse with their two dogs with every bedroom and bathroom up a flight of stairs that Rob could no longer climb. Almost overnight, their lives had to be rebuilt around his recovery. The living room was stripped and transformed into a makeshift recovery ward, with a hospital bed at its center, ramps and mobility equipment crowding the space where they once relaxed together.

Even the simplest daily needs became a struggle. For the first three months, every trip to the bathroom meant wheeling across the complex to the pool house, the only accessible restroom within reach. What most people do without a thought became a journey that demanded strength Rob was still fighting to regain.

Rob has since moved to a single-story apartment, but the hospital bed and accessibility equipment came with him.

The surgeries haven’t stopped. Severe bone damage and complications with healing have meant four more operations on his legs since, including multiple bone grafts, hardware removal, and further reconstructive work. A full knee replacement is still ahead along with another facial surgery to correct the breathing difficulties caused by his injuries.

Some wounds on the other hand can’t be seen. The traumatic brain injury that Rob survived is still at work, quietly taking a toll on his memory, his concentration, and his cognitive function. The mind that once calculated every split-second move on two wheels now needs ongoing neurological care to heal. For Rob, this battle is fought not only in operating rooms and rehab sessions, but inside his own head.

And still, he fights. Every inch of progress has been earned through pain, persistence, and sheer determination.

But the road ahead is long, and the finish line remains out of sight. Will Rob ever return to the shop where he built his career? Will he ever again take the stage and perform the stunts that made him a champion? No one can say.

What is certain is that this accident has taken a heavy physical, emotional, and financial toll, and nothing about Rob’s life will ever be the same. More surgeries lie ahead. More rehabilitation. More uncertainty.

With that, we are so excited to announce Rob as the recipient of our 4th Annual Jingle Bell Jog. We hope you’ll consider joining us on December 19th to partake in the fun and support Rob.