Maya Gebala released from hospital after 262 days

Maya Gebala released from hospital

David Gebala says his daughter Maya, severely injured in February Tumbler Ridge shooting, is being released from hospital after 262 days.

“we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night”

262 days since hospitalization

Maya has had several emergency surgeries, infections and other struggles during her hospital stay.

Prosthetic skull surgery milestone

179 days ago, Maya received her prosthetic skull after her fifth surgery, which finally stuck.

First smile and birthday celebration

David saw Maya smile, took her briefly off hospital grounds, and celebrated her 13th birthday in September.

David's message for Maya

David called Maya 'the bravest person I know' and said she 'blew every expectation out of the water'.

“the bravest person i know”