Maya and CatMaya Rae Penland is the beautiful baby daughter of my friend, Cat. Maya was born in September 2007, and we knew before she was born that she had Spina Bifida. In the first five months of her life, Maya endured nine surgeries — she was just 10 hours old when she had the first one.

Cat regularly emails her friends about Maya’s journey — the progress and the setbacks. And through it all, there are the photos of Maya’s smiling face and there is Cat’s obvious joy and delight in her daughter — so evident in her words, as is the love and faith that sustains their family.

On Saturday, May 17th, friends will hold a golf tournament at Winding Creek in Thomasville to benefit Maya Rae Penland. All proceeds will go to assist Maya’s parents with medical expenses. Donations are tax deductible through Neurostrides of High Point. If you can’t participate in the golf tournament, but you’d still like to help, please see the flyer below for the address to send a financial contribution, and for more information and contact info. If you’d like to participate in the golf tournament, please complete the registration form below.

» Maya Penland golf tournament flyer
» Maya Penland golf tournament registration form

While she was a student at UNCG, Maya’s mom, Cat, interned with us in the CARE Ministry at Grace Community Church. Cat worked with our team in providing financial assistance and access to community resources for homeless and low-income people, and Cat and I did street outreach together. Cat’s daughter has inherited her mom’s beautiful smile and strength of spirit. God bless the Penlands. Please pray for them, and bless them financially, if you’re able to do so.

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