My name is Mark Paulson I am Max's brother and have set up this campaign to help him in his time of need.

Max was in a motorcycle accident on the evening of Fathers Day June 16 2019.

A 15 foot wide windrower hanging over the center line of the road hit Max. It was being towed by a pickup on the south 1st street bridge, Norfolk Nebraska. 


Max and a friend were going northbound on south 1st street around 9:20pm heading into town and the pickup towing the windrower was headed southbound. It was after sunset as they met crossing the 28 foot wide bridge, yet the driver of the pickup had no clearance warning lights on his 15 foot extra wide equipment he was towing. Max was leading on the inside and his friend was following on the outside. Both Max and his friend seen the pickup approach with its headlights on but could not see the windrower until it was too late to react. Even though at the last second Max tried to swerve to miss it,  the windrower caught his left leg almost severing it on the spot. I thank God that his friend and an unknown person who stopped was there and able to place a tourniquet on his leg while waiting for help. That act alone saved Max's life that night. He was life flighted to MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City Iowa.

Max lost over 7 pints of blood that evening. Later that evening into the early hours of Monday he had to have his left leg amputated above the knee. Along with the amputation Max also suffered a broken left forearm above the wrist, a torn rotator cuff of the right shoulder and several lacerations and other injuries. Max was kept under sedation and not conscious for 4 nights. By the 5th night he was semi alert and was finally told of what had happened to him. Max is, and will be, in a lot of pain for quite some time.

This transition period in his life is where you all come in, if you knew or know Max  he needs your support and prayers. The future toll that the financial cost of this accident will take on Max and his family is enormous, that is why I am pleading with everyone who knows, knew or cares about my brother to please help with whatever you can afford, it will all go for the support and care and future needs for Max.  

I thank you for your prayers and your consideration.

Where your money will go:

Our goal is to raise $200,000 to help Max with the following:  

--  Hospital, Emergency, Life Flight and Trauma cost not covered by insurance  

--  Physical rehabilitation costs that are not covered by insurance.  

--  Home care costs (for at least 6 months)  

--  Special needs due to his new disability (e.g., Prosthetic Leg, wheelchair, accessibility       adjustments to his home)  

--  Future replacement Prosthetic Legs  (as they only last 3-5 years) 

--  Living expenses / loss of income  

--  Any other out-of-pocket expenses that he may incur during rehab

All money raised will go towards assisting with medical costs, necessary equipment, rehabilitation fees and ongoing treatment.

Max is  a self employed contractor and a single father to a son Luke, and a daughter Rachael. Max is an energetic, charismatic  individual who loves to hunt, fish, ride and hang with friends, and just be there when you need him. He has the biggest heart and an outstanding spirit. He is always there if you need help with something or just need to talk, Max was always available.

This fund is set up to help support Max and his family through this extremely difficult time. Whether you know Max, know of him or do not know him at all, any contribution, big or small, will greatly help in Max’s very long road to recovery. This fund is to make sure Max receives the best possible care necessary to save and improve his quality of life. We are all praying for Max and his family, and thank you for your consideration and contribution.

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