California Dad Saves Daughter, Runs Marathon After Amputation
When a pickup truck barreled toward Jordan Stannard and his two-year-old daughter, he had seconds to act—and threw her to safety just before impact. Now recovering from a leg amputation, the 38-year-old father of two is already planning to run the 2027 LA Marathon.
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Jordan Stannard had one second to make an impossible choice, and he didn't hesitate.
The California dad was standing outside his vehicle with two-year-old Sadie when a pickup truck came racing toward them. In a split-second decision, he threw his daughter into the car just before the truck slammed into him.
"I just remember everyone around me screaming," Jordan said. "Some people were screaming, 'Call 911!'"
The impact was devastating. At the hospital, doctors had to amputate his left leg. His right foot was injured, and he sustained other serious wounds that required immediate treatment.
But Jordan's first thought wasn't about his injuries. It was about Sadie, who walked away without a scratch.
"I have two daughters, so there is no decision," the 38-year-old said. "You have to do what you have to do to get back to holding your daughters and chasing your kids around, to helping your wife out with raising the kids."
Jordan also has a two-month-old daughter named Shae. The thought of both girls keeps him moving forward through five hours of daily physical therapy.
Sunny's Take
What makes Jordan's story remarkable isn't just the heroic rescue. It's what happened next.
Released from the hospital on July 4th, Jordan announced he'd be back in the gym within days. He's still planning to run the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon, which he registered for before the accident.
His determination faces real obstacles. The family lives in a three-story condominium and now needs handicap-accessible housing. Medical bills are piling up despite health insurance, and Jordan needs time away from work for rehabilitation and adaptive equipment.
The community responded immediately. A GoFundMe campaign has already raised over $121,000 to help the family navigate these challenges.
Jordan's attitude through recovery shows something powerful about the human spirit. He's not just surviving this chapter—he's writing the next one, complete with running shoes and finish lines.
The dad who threw his daughter to safety is now teaching both his girls an even bigger lesson about resilience.
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This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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