A bit of magic for Maia this winter

This is our beautiful Maia. A vibrant, sassy, knows-what-she-wants kind of girl with a big smile and an even bigger heart. Maia lives with a rare disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), which means (among other things) she has never walked, and the doctors say probably never will due to her low muscle strength. Her Mum is determined to change that statement.

Having SMA also means that Maia's immune system is not as strong as other kids'. This winter she's been battling it hard, with stints in and out of hospital battling pneumonia and associated issues. This week things have got so bad she's had to be flown to Starship, to help her breathe.

For the last 7 years the family has made countless sacrifices (naturally) but it is getting harder and they now need to reach out to the community and universe to help Maia get through one of her toughest times yet.

Mum is giving up her two part time jobs to care for Maia fulltime and see her through with all the nurturing and love she needs. At this time the family would be hugely grateful for any help that would be used to give Maia a boost this winter:

- help with costs of healthy food

- boosting up Maia's immune system with supplements

- costs to help build Maia's health and wellbeing so she can function towards a stronger and happier future

In the future, depending on funds raised, Mum would love to be able to take Maia swimming often, take her regularly to the oesteo for her spine as she has scoliosis too... if we can make that happen.

Thank you in advance for anything that could help this amazing strong little girl, it really takes a village sometimes. Much aroha to you beautiful people... xx