Dana White's Generous Offer for Maya Gebala

0:00It's April 21st. This is Canada News Today, driven by AI. UFC President Dana White stepped up big for 12-year-old Maya Gabala, a survivor of that tragic mass shooting at Tumblr Ridge Secondary School on February 10th. She suffered severe brain damage when 18-year-old Jesse Van Rutzelar opened fire, killing six people at the school, and two more nearby before, taking his own life. White offered to cover her rehab at a top-tier brain trauma clinic in Los Angeles. Maya's mom, Sia Edmunds, first shared the offer on social media, back on March 25th, noting the hospital's extensive resources in family, accommodations. White confirmed to himself at a press conference in Winnipeg on April 18th, mentioning great spots in LA, Houston, and Seattle too. By April 9th, after tons of research and tough talks, the family said yes to the private US care. Mom posted they were excited but nervous, far from home in support, yet it was an opportunity

1:01they couldn't pass up. A medical ethicist from the University of British Columbia, back to Canadian pediatric care as world class, on par with anywhere else. Meanwhile, experts like Dr. Judy Illis point out Canada's neurosurgery is top notch, with urban centers matching US facilities for kids like Maya. Last week, Maya's dad shared fresh photos on Facebook of her and little sister Dahlia at the hospital, playing on a tablet together, a small sign of, hope amid the wait for treatment to start. The family's pushing forward, lining up the details for her next steps.