Date of Birth: December 12, 1998
Main Diagnosis: Mitochondrial Disease
Featured on: August 2003
Parents: Holly
Siblings: none
Maya's disease is genetic. It affects all systems of her body as
well as the way her body makes and uses energy. She has difficulty
with balance and communication and sometimes needs assistance walking.
She is also hearing and visually impaired.
She has seizures and has suffered strokes. She uses a feeding tube.
Despite her difficulties, Maya remains a happy, fun-loving child.
She loves to play and sing and she's an only child.
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