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Camping Trip Injury Leads to Life-Changing Amputation

2/1/2025

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Max Armstrong, 40, faced a life-altering ordeal when a thumb burn from a December 2024 camping trip in Colorado spiraled into sepsis, resulting in the amputation of both legs. Awakening from a six-day coma to the shocking reality of his loss, Max is now bravely navigating his new life, bolstered by the outpouring of support from a GoFundMe campaign.

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Story summary

Max Armstrong, 40, faced a life-altering ordeal when a thumb burn from a December 2024 camping trip in Colorado spiraled into sepsis, resulting in the amputation of both legs. Awakening from a six-day coma to the shocking reality of his loss, Max is now bravely navigating his new life, bolstered by the outpouring of support from a GoFundMe campaign.