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Six months after the Tumbler Ridge shooting, Maya Gebala — a 12-year-old girl shot three times and initially given no chance to survive — is defying the odds with astonishing progress. Once unresponsive and facing severe brain damage, she’s now interacting with a puppy, visiting an aquarium, and even squirting a spray bottle — tiny victories celebrated by her family and fans across Canada. She communicates through head shakes for “no” and winks for “yes,” and is making strides in physical therapy despite remaining wheelchair-bound and nonverbal. Her journey, marked by resilience and community support, has become a beacon of hope following the tragedy that claimed eight lives, including young students. As her school is demolished and a GoFundMe continues to raise funds, Maya’s story reminds us of the power of the human spirit and the strength found in collective compassion.

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