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Influencer's Near-Death Experience Sparks $2M Health Advocacy

7/17/2025

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Madelynn May, a 23-year-old influencer from Memphis, faced a harrowing year in the hospital after smoking marijuana laced with tobacco, which caused a dangerous mold infection in her lungs. After extensive treatment and life support, she has triumphed over adversity and now shares her story, earning $2 million a year while educating others about the risks she faced.

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Story summary

Madelynn May, a 23-year-old influencer from Memphis, faced a harrowing year in the hospital after smoking marijuana laced with tobacco, which caused a dangerous mold infection in her lungs. After extensive treatment and life support, she has triumphed over adversity and now shares her story, earning $2 million a year while educating others about the risks she faced.