Maya's Hope

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

Only $292 remains to cover the cost of Ivan's surgery.

At 12 years old, Ivan has spent his entire life fighting through challenges most of us can hardly imagine.

Ivan has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his ability to control movement. Every step he takes requires tremendous effort. He struggles with balance, coordination, severe muscle tightness, and constant pain. Yet despite it all, he continues to walk independently.

He refuses to give up.

Ivan is a bright, determined boy who loves spending time with his family, playing games, and spending time outdoors. He celebrates every milestone because he knows how hard he has worked to achieve it.

But now, the pain is getting worse.

The muscle contractures and spasticity affecting his arms and legs have become so severe that they are limiting his mobility and making it harder for him to continue the therapies that help him stay independent.

Doctors have recommended a fibrotomy, a specialized surgery that can release the tight muscles causing his pain and restricted movement.

This procedure could help Ivan:
• Reduce severe muscle pain and spasticity
• Improve his balance and stability
• Move more freely and comfortably
• Continue therapy more effectively
• Preserve his independence for the future

For Ivan, this surgery is about more than mobility.

It is about being able to walk with less pain.

It is about preserving the independence he has worked so hard to achieve.

It is about giving a courageous young boy the opportunity to keep moving forward.

We are incredibly close.

Only $292 remains to fully fund Ivan's surgery.

Will you help us get him across the finish line?

Every donation, no matter the amount, brings Ivan one step closer to a future with less pain, greater mobility, and more freedom.

06/07/2026

Children with Down syndrome often face additional medical challenges, developmental delays, and feeding difficulties. In places where families are already struggling to survive, getting the nutrition and care they need can feel impossible.

Today, we're raising $200 to provide two months of essential support for Emman, a 15 month old boy in the Philippines living with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease.

Emman weighs only 10.8 pounds.

Because of a hole in his heart (Ventricular Septal Defect), his body works harder than it should. Feeding is difficult. He struggles to chew and swallow safely, and his mother must carefully blend his food to reduce the risk of choking.

His parents are doing everything they can.

But after Emman's father lost his job, the family's situation became even more fragile. He now works part time only three days a week, and the family is three months behind on rent. Their income barely covers basic household expenses.

For Emman, proper nutrition is not a luxury. It is critical to his growth, development, and overall health.

Our goal is to raise $200 to provide two months of food and basic necessities so his family can focus on caring for their son instead of wondering how they will make it through the next week.

Every donation helps.

And if you're unable to give today, sharing Emman's story can help us reach someone who can.

Together, we can help this little boy get the support he deserves.

06/06/2026

Just $200.

That's all we need to cover Ryone Calvin's needs this month.

Ryone Calvin is a baby in the Philippines living with Down syndrome and two holes in his heart (ASD and VSD). Every day is a struggle. The intense heat makes it difficult for him to breathe, and his family relies on a single electric fan to help keep him comfortable.

His parents are doing everything they can, but they often have to borrow money just to afford the specialized milk, diapers, medicine, and transportation he needs.

For Ryone Calvin, these aren't extras. They're necessities.

We're asking our community to come together and help raise the final $200 needed to support him this month.

A gift of $15, $30, or $60 can make an immediate difference.

Sometimes changing a child's life doesn't require thousands of dollars.

Sometimes it only takes $200.

Will you help?

06/02/2026

"Hope is the belief that even when things feel impossible, small actions still matter." 🤍

16 years ago, Hailey () started supporting Maya’s Hope as a graphic designer. Eventually, she and her husband sponsored a little girl named Erika.

When Erika tragically passed away, Maya went the extra mile to connect Hailey with Erika’s family. Hailey felt a deeply personal connection to the mother's grief through a shared life experience of her own. She sent a final note of support and a gift to make sure they knew they weren't alone.

Maya’s Hope doesn’t just share resources; it connects hearts when the world falls apart.

If you want to help, Hailey’s advice is simple: start small. Whether it’s donating time, a holiday gift, or sponsoring a child—the ripple effect is priceless.

Thank you, Hailey, for being part of our village for 16 years.

06/01/2026

POV: You’re starting your week making a difference.

This is what love looks like here.
Every single time you choose kindness, care, and showing up.

Some stories change lives.
Let’s make this week count, you’re already a part of them 🤍