Ambitious model, who lost her leg due to COVID-19 complications, is at home: 'Thank you.'

"I'll be right back," Claire "Clerby" Bridges, whose leg was amputated after contracting COVID, told her followers on Instagram. Claire "Kirby" Bridges is at home after having both her legs amputated during her battle with the coronavirus.

Aspiring model, 21 years old, from St. Petersburg, Florida, has been "fighting for his life" since mid-January, GoFundMe told Bridges. The campaign, launched on January 26, adds that Bridges "was born with a serious heart condition and was quickly rushed to intensive care after contracting COVID."

Due to "life-threatening complications and infection," according to GoFundMe, both legs had to be amputated.

After undergoing surgery at Tampa General Hospital, Bridges returned home on March 17, reports WTSP. He celebrated with a few photos on Instagram. "At home and out!" He wrote next to a picture of himself sitting at the table.

A series of hilarious photos also reveal that Bridges is celebrating her 21st birthday with her loved ones. "21st well spent! Thank you for all the love and wishes," she wrote under the carousel. Earlier this week, Bridges shared the good news with his followers. "I'm fine, I'm in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and breastfeeding a few times a week." come home and wake up more and move more," she signed a photo of herself and her sister cooking. "She's also pulling my stitches next week." I'll be running soon! &&&& thanks for your support."

Her father, Wayne Bridges, candidly shared the ups and downs of his daughter's journey, including the runway she hit the day before heading home. She continued, "Claire Bridges, I'm so proud of you, and you inspire me. 

The 50 Legs organization, which helps people who want prosthetics but can't afford them, is willing to help Claire get hers and raise funds to support it, the WTSP added.