Maya’s Strong Little Heart Maya was two years old, full of soft giggles and tiny happy steps. She had Down syndrome and the sweetest smile anyone had ever seen. When she was just 6 months old, Maya had heart surgery. She held her little elephant Lilo, slept safely through it, and woke up even stronger than before. Now, in 2025, Maya plays, cuddles, and dances with a brave little heart that works harder every day—just like she does. Maya may be small, but her courage is bigger than the world around her.