Jai’la loves to command attention—bright, funny, and quick-witted. She’s just nine—but she’s already fought harder than most ever will. Born with congenital defects affecting her lungs and abdomen, she faced respiratory failure that requires a tracheostomy and ventilator to survive.
She arrived at Sunshine from the NICU at just 16 months old, tiny and medically fragile, facing countless setbacks. With years of intensive physical and respiratory therapy, dedicated nursing care, and a steadfast team of physicians, Jai’la has made remarkable strides.
Now, she needs the ventilator only at night for sleep apnea, moves confidently with her beloved walker, learns alongside her classmates, and keeps surpassing every expectation.
