Tragedy strikes: American model loses legs and almost dies despite proper tampon use! …see more

What started as flu-like symptoms left her suffering a massive heart attack and being put on life support as gangrene began to consume both of her legs, which led to a below-the-knee amputation of both limbs.

Now the Los Angeles-based model is determined to warn women and young girls about the potential risks associated with tampons through promoting legislation for transparency in feminine hygiene products.

In 2012, the athletic then 24-year-old turned down a full basketball scholarship to a top university to focus on her flourishing career in fashion.