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Maia Shockley has a genetic disease called SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) that weakens her muscles.
Meet Maia Shockley, an award-winning artist with special talent

Maia Shockley is the Best in Show winner of the 25th Annual Rembrandt Youth Art Competition presented by Tampa Regional Artists, with her digital painting, “Dani Rose and Me.” Her win is extra special because she's only 11 and draws using only one thumb.

Winning high school entry in 2020 8th Annual Repurposed Doodad Competition.
Winners of 8th Annual Repurposed Doodad Competition now online

Take a look at the winners of the 2020 Repurposed Doodad Competition of Hillsborough County students, grades K-12. The idea behind the annual contest is to get kids thinking about recycling and protecting the environment.

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