On that same day, she turned seventeen years old and was moved from the ICU into the rehabilitation unit.
Now, Makayla has just recently been discharged from the hospital and is transitioning into life at home.
And, following her first check-up with her surgeon, Makayla is now able to begin weaning herself from her neck brace.
“It’s officially been two months since my injury and I’m so thankful to be back at home and starting to do things that bring me joy again,” Makayla wrote on Facebook on November 20th.
If you would like to follow Makayla’s journey, please visit her Facebook or website. In addition, if you would like to donate to Makayla’s cause, please visit the GoFundMe link here.