Maya Gebala's Family Faces Housing Crisis Amid Ongoing Medical Challenges
Maya Gebala's family living 'between a car and a couch' after struggling to find housing without government benefits

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Maya Gebala's family struggles to find housing in Canada after the mass shooting that left her injured, as they do not qualify for government benefits. They are currently living between a car and a hospital couch while seeking advanced treatment options for Maya, who has undergone multiple surgeries.
- 01Maya's family is currently living between their car and a hospital couch due to housing challenges.
- 02They do not qualify for government benefits intended for traumatized families, leaving them reliant on donations.
- 03Maya has been hospitalized since February 10, following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed six people.
- 04Her fifth surgery on May 5 was successful, with hopes it may be her last.
- 05The family is researching neurospecific hospitals worldwide for potential advanced treatment options.
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The family of Maya Gebala, a survivor of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, is facing significant housing difficulties as they do not qualify for government benefits. In a recent update, Maya's mother, Cia Edmonds, revealed that they have been living between their car and a hospital couch due to the high costs of accommodation. Despite initially considering a move to Los Angeles for treatment, the family has opted to remain in Canada as Maya's health remains fragile. Since being shot on February 10, Maya has undergone five surgeries, with her most recent procedure on May 5 deemed successful. However, she continues to struggle with communication and articulation. The family is now exploring advanced treatment options at neurospecific hospitals worldwide, as they wish to pursue every possible avenue for Maya's recovery. Edmonds expressed her determination to navigate the challenges they face, stating, “Time to deal with the mess” of their disrupted lives.
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The Gebala family's housing crisis highlights the difficulties faced by families of crime victims in accessing necessary support.
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