Meet Maysen!

What started as body aches and pains turned into something far more serious for 12-year-old Maysen.
After arriving at the hospital, weak and unable to eat or speak, Maysen was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS). A condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves causing severe paralysis.
After spending a long time in the Intensive Care Unit on BiPAP (a machine to help him breathe), Maysen began his challenging rehabilitation journey to learn how to move again.
With support from his family and care team, he soon returned to his vibrant, energetic self, making friends on the ward and bringing smiles to those around him. Here is his story.