The condition of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, a survivor of the tragic Tumbler Ridge shooting, is displaying signs of improvement. Her family cherishes every moment spent at her hospital bedside, grateful that she continues to fight for her life.
Details of the Incident
Maya was severely injured during a rampage at Tumbler Ridge Secondary on February 10. Initially, her prognosis was grim, and doctors advised the family about the possibility of organ donation.
Signs of Improvement
After being airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital, Maya’s condition was classified as extremely critical. However, she has shown encouraging signs of healing, including:
- Increased spontaneous breath initiations.
- Flickers of eye movement.
Her mother’s cousin, Krysta Hunt, shared that these small victories indicate progress, with Maya being moved from end-of-life care to intensive care.
Community Support
The outpouring of support for Maya has been significant. Donations to her GoFundMe campaign have exceeded $400,000. This generosity will help provide for her long-term care.
Hunt expressed gratitude, stating, “It’s amazing, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” emphasizing that Maya will likely need comprehensive support moving forward.
Helping Others
In addition to rallying for Maya, her family is urging Canadians to extend support to other victims’ families affected by the tragedy. “We want to make sure that everybody gets that support, not just Maya,” said Hunt. “It’s vital to help those families that lost their loved ones.”
The heartbreaking event has underscored the importance of community solidarity during such devastating times, reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the strength of togetherness.
