Young amputee looking to make a comeback (VIDEO)

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Edited Date/Time 11/1/2012 11:02am
New Yorker Max Gomez had a life-altering event a number of months ago at a regional qualifier in which he had to have his leg amputated below the knee due to artery failure. Max is looking to make a comeback riding and in this video I did up, he talks about the entire incident and how people are helping and support Max as he adjusts to his new way of life. Also, making appearances in this video are Only One Inspiration's Harold Glissen, who has been working closely with Max ever since the incident, and Iraq war veteran and amputee Tom Lee, who just met Max at the time of the shoot to share his experience with Max as well. Cue in the inspiration mood in 3....2....

https://youtu.be/60vtCu5wfQ4?rel=0
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jleews6 10/30/2012 5:32pm
10/30/2012 5:32pm
Nice video Matt. The kid seems like a nice kid with a good head on his shoulder's.
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Matt Wozney 10/31/2012 9:51am
10/31/2012 9:51am
Thanks. He has picked up a bunch of support and looks forward to riding soon.
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BobbyM 10/31/2012 9:54am
10/31/2012 9:54am
ride on...good for him. it really is "ain't no thang" imho. looks like he won't let it slow him down...and it shouldn't in all aspects of life.
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jndmx 10/31/2012 10:05am
10/31/2012 10:05am
Matt that is a great story man....thanks for posting that.

I had heard about his accident but didn't know the rest of the story.

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Dirtysmile56 10/31/2012 12:12pm
10/31/2012 12:12pm
Great vid Matt, Harold has been an inspiration to the MX community for a long time (not to mention how well he can ride a motorcycle). I used to race against Harold back in the late 80's into early 90's D6 and it always blew my mind how well he rode and what a fierce competitor he is. We ran into Harold at the Des Nations at Budds and I got to talk with him for a bit, the guy is still moto to the core! I think a documentary about Harold would be something for everyone to watch.
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jimmie 10/31/2012 12:32pm
10/31/2012 12:32pm
Looks like a bunch of good people supporting this kid, Max.
Wish nothing but the best for Max, he can't go wrong with support like this.
Thanks for the post, awesome story!
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jhansen510 11/1/2012 11:02am
11/1/2012 11:02am
Bobby thats the nicest post I have ever seen from you! And I couldnt agree more! I have a buddy from WI that basicly went through the exact same thing. They casted leg with ruptured arteries and the leg died. He lives a pretty badass life, and it has not slowed him down one iota....

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