Meet Maisie

Maisie is a kind and caring little girl, who is full of life! She loves to laugh and play, and her smile can light up any room!

When Maisie was born, she had a hole in her heart, which was a worrying concern for her parents. She initially struggled to put on weight and had to be fed through an NG feeding tube. Maisie’s mother, Emer, describes her as ‘resilient’, and at just three months old, Maisie underwent heart surgery, which was a success! 

Seeking advice and support in those early days, Emer reached out to Down Syndrome Ireland and connected with Annette O’Neill, our Member Support Officer,

 ‘I had heard of Down Syndrome Ireland. I reached out, I was talking to a lovely lady Annette. She gave me such lovely advice, she was very kind and reassuring.’

Now at 4 years old, Maisie is thriving and keeps her parents on the go with all her fun adventures! They are determined that she follows her dreams and pursues her passions as she grows up and they will support her at every step of the way.  

Their dream is for Maisie to always be happy, and they hope everyone will see how amazing Maisie is and not underestimate her or any other people with Down syndrome. They want everyone to know that Maisie and her friends are capable of anything!

‘I do dream that other people will see beyond her disability. Don’t underestimate Maisie or her peers, they are so capable. I am really really excited about Maisie’s future’, says Emer.

We can’t wait to see what amazing things the future has in store for Maisie!