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Teen’s recovery after 262 days at BC Children’s Hospital

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Maya Gebala left BC Children’s Hospital after 262 days of treatment.
She survived three gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
She underwent at least five surgeries, one inserting a prosthetic skull segment to stop swelling.
She regained her voice 61 days before discharge and was off ventilation 238 days after injury.
She celebrated her 13th birthday at a Foo Fighters concert while Greater REALTORS pledged a year of housing.

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Maya Gebala left BC Children’s Hospital after 262 days of treatment.
She survived three gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
She underwent at least five surgeries, one inserting a prosthetic skull segment to stop swelling.
She regained her voice 61 days before discharge and was off ventilation 238 days after injury.
She celebrated her 13th birthday at a Foo Fighters concert while Greater REALTORS pledged a year of housing.