MIRACLE MAKERS

Maya Tharoo was prematurely born at the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the hospitals that forms the Arnold Palmer Medical Center at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She spent the first months of her life in the Alexander Center for Neonatology/Intensive Care Unit. She weighed ounces at birth, just barely making it over 1 pound. When she was finally able to leave, Maya was still

so tiny that she was able to wear doll’s clothes, clothes that she now carries to the hospital with her to show parents how tiny she was and to give them hope that their premature babies will grow to become as strong and healthy as she is now.. She is but one of the Miracle Children of the Arnold Palmer Medical Center. Maya has been visiting the Neo-natal ICU ever since she became old enough to do so. Her visits are always a welcome event. They are an inspiration and a provider of faith and optimism to the parents of infants in the care of that incredible unit. In the company of her parents or with the staff, and often with Dr. Alexander himself, she tours the units, visiting with the infants, the parents, family members and nurses. She is not seeking publicity for herself – she is merely helping in her own way – Giving back to the unit what they helped her to achieve … A Healthy and Happy Life.