Maya's Abscess Removal Brings Hope

0:00Maya Gabala, one of the victims from the Tumblr Ridge mass shooting, received some uplifting medical news this week. Doctors removed an abscess from her skull during surgery on Friday. Tests show no growth and no active infection, which is a strong positive sign. Originally, the plan was to fit her with a skull prosthesis, but the unexpected abscess took priority. Her mother shared the update, calling it the first bit of encouraging information after months of tough updates. The family has been amazed by Maya's resilience, describing her as a true fighter from the start. This progress has brought real hope, with her mother noting a brighter outlook for both Maya and her sister. They also revealed earlier news from February about a donor named White, who offered to cover housing costs during recovery. It's a generous boost they held back until now. With Maya stabilizing, travel might be possible by Monday if things stay steady, lightening the load and opening doors to her full recovery. This has been Vancouver News Today, powered by AI.