In the wake of the sad happenings in Tumbler Ridge, the small town felt a deep sadness like a thick winter fog.
The news headlines were filled with sorrow.
Parents kept their kids a bit closer to them.
And in a quiet hospital room, away from the commotion of cameras, 12-year-old Maya Gebala was struggling to survive.
Maya was known by her friends as brave and caring. She reportedly put herself in danger to help others during the chaos.
Her courage shocked the emergency responders.
It humbled her teachers.
It reached far beyond the town.
As word of her bravery spread, help came from all over Canada and the hockey community.
One name among the many on a GoFundMe page caught attention.
Connor McDavid.
The captain of the Edmonton Oilers, who is seen as the best hockey player in the world, made a private $1,000 donation.
This wasn’t publicized with big announcements.
There weren’t any staged pictures.
No hype on social media.
But, as shared by a source close to the Oilers, this was just the beginning.
“We didn’t just want to send money; we wanted to send a piece of the team,” the source explained, their voice filled with emotion.
That message would be shared many times in the hospital waiting area.
Because what came next was more than just money.
It was something personal.
As Maya’s family faced uncertainty and long nights with machines and soft prayers, a package arrived just for her.
Inside was an Oilers jersey carefully stitched with her name on the back.
Not just printed.
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