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The 21-year-old aspiring model from St. Petersburg, Florida, had been “fighting for her life since” mid-January, aGoFundMefor Bridges shared. The campaign, created on Jan. 26, added that Bridges “was born with a serious heart condition and after contracting COVID, she was quickly in the ICU on life support.”
Due to “complications and life-threatening infection,” the GoFundMe said, she had to have both legs amputated.
After undergoing the surgeries at Tampa General Hospital, Bridges went home on March 17,WTSPreported.
She celebrated with a few photos on Instagram. “Home & outside!” shewrote alongsidea snap of her sitting at a table.
A sweet series of pictures also shows Bridges enjoying her 21st birthday with her loved ones. “21st spent right! Grateful for all the love and wishes🥰🥰,” shecaptionedthe carousel.
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Earlier this week, Bridges shared an optimistic update with her followers. “I’m doing good I have occupational therapy, physical therapy and at home nursing now multiple times a week and I’m getting up and moving a lot more,” shecaptionedpictures of her and her brother cooking. “Also get my stitches out of my nubs next week😎 I’ll be walking in no time! &&&& thank you everyone for your support❤️.”
Her father, Wayne Bridges, has openly shared the ups and downs of his daughter’s journey, including a milestone she reached the day before going home.
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The50 Legsorganization, which helps individuals who want prosthetic legs but can’t afford them, is ready to help Claire get hers and hosted a fundraiser to support her, WTSP added.
source: people.com
