8 year old girl runs first race since accident with "Miles for Maizie" The fundraiser set to bring awareness to lawnmower safety after 8 year old Maizie Hosch lost her leg from a lawn mower related accident back in 2019 Author: Nina Burns (WQAD) Updated: 10:20 PM CDT May 9, 2021 MAQUOKETA, Iowa — People rallied behind "Miles for Maizie" in Maquoketa Saturday morning. The fundraiser honored seven year old Mazizie Hosch, who lost her leg back in 2019 after a lawn mowing accident. Her left leg was amputated below the knee, but Maizie said she has been ready to start running again "Since I got out of the hospital," Hosch said.