One Yes. A Lifetime of Tomorrows
One Yes. A Lifetime of Tomorrows
Before there was a project, there was a mother's heart — broken but not defeated.
After losing her daughter, Maiya Cunningham, while waiting for a heart transplant, Sharnell Lydia chose to turn unimaginable grief into unstoppable purpose.
This is the story that started it all.
One life. One loss. One yes that would spark a movement of hope.
Maiya’s Heart Project was born from personal heartbreak — and a decision to fight for hope.
After losing her daughter Maiya to heart failure, Sharnell Lydia made a vow: no family should suffer waiting for a miracle that another’s yes could provide.
Today, through awareness campaigns, partnerships with organizations like Southwest Transplant Alliance, scholarships, and family grants, Maiya’s Heart Project honors that vow.
Every initiative is built on the belief that one yes can save lives, heal hearts, and build legacies. We exist because grief demanded action — and love answered.
If you or someone you love has experienced the life-changing gift of organ donation, your voice can inspire others to say yes.
Stories like yours build bridges of hope — from heartache to healing, from waiting to winning.
Share your story. Light the way for someone else.
By submitting your story, you grant Maiya’s Heart Project permission to share your submission on our website, social media, and awareness campaigns.
At Maiya’s Heart Project, we are anchored by purpose, fueled by love, and guided by action.
We believe:
One Yes Can Change a Life — Every act of courage, compassion, and connection has the power to rewrite futures.
Legacy Is Built in Every Moment — We honor the past, empower the present, and invest in the next generations.
Excellence Is Our Standard — In every story we tell, every hand we hold, and every heart we reach, we bring nothing less than our best.
Community Creates Miracles — No one walks this journey alone. We move forward, together, as a family of faith, hope, and resilience.
Impact Over Noise — We are not here to be seen. We are here to be felt. To build, to heal, to transform — one yes at a time.
This is more than a project.
This is a movement. This is legacy in motion.
We believe that one courageous decision can transform lives forever.
Every "yes" is a bridge — from pain to healing, from dreams deferred to dreams fulfilled, from isolation to a thriving community.
Today, you have the power to be someone’s miracle.
Register as an organ donor. Be the yes that changes everything.
Have questions, ideas, or want to share your story? We would love to hear from you. Together, we’re building something that lasts generations.
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