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She’s looking to possibly act in a horror movie or return to the stage - Maya recently portrayed Maggie in Arthur Miller’s After the Fall, in a production put on by her group of friends. "And Cameron was always very, very excited for me to find my own identity, because we became creative around the same time, and we sort of came up with the ideas to act on our own.” “I want to act when I get out of college, which has always been my plan," she continues. As she says this, she's in the depths of finals, doing a lot of “reading and writing and researching.” She describes day-to-day life as “a lot of trying to keep up with myself.” I really enjoy it, but I still want to make sure that I'm doing what's right for me,” Maya says. “I’m going to see if I want to finish college that's a question I need to ask myself. While she’s incredibly humble, it’s clear she’s invested in and determined to better whatever cause she champions. She specifically references their work with Inner City Arts and the Actors Fund, causes aligned with the needs of the kids she used to play with and the entertainment career she’s looking to pursue. "It sort of became a family passion project to try and keep his legacy alive.”īecause Cameron was an empath with an especially charitable streak, Maya says continuing his legacy through the family’s charity is a sort of catharsis - a tribute to her brother, but also a way to channel her own passions and upbringing. On Jnine days after he passed - Maya and her parents created the Cameron Boyce Foundation to continue his work and honor his legacy, with the goal of raising money and awareness about epilepsy and SUDEP, as well as continuing other charitable initiatives Cameron had been involved in. She has bylines in publications such as Chicago Reader, INSIDER, Girls United, TransLash Media, and the Chicago Tribune.Cameron - known for numerous roles, including the Disney Channel’s Jessie, the Descendants franchise, and the movie Grown Ups - died in 2019, at 20 years old, of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, or SUDEP. And I’ll continue working with the Cameron Boyce Foundation, of course.Ībout Kenyatta: Kenyatta Victoria is an entertainment and culture reporter passionate about music, pop culture, and marginalized stories. I want to support causes I believe in by donating and encouraging others to do the same. How do you want to continue to be of service to the community in 2023? Definitely push yourself, and don’t shy away from a challenge, but if you need to step away for a little while to recover, try not to feel guilty. Learning to accept what I can and can’t do has been difficult but tremendously rewarding. Sometimes things get overwhelming sometimes, you can’t get everything done. The most important thing is being kind to myself and knowing my limits. Finding a community of people who understand the hardships that come with this disorder has helped many people, and it’s been such an honor to be a part of that.Ī post shared by The Cameron Boyce Foundation What are you doing to maintain your mental health as you maneuver the demands of college? But epilepsy is more common than people think. I’ve heard many stories of people living with epilepsy being embarrassed and feeling alone. I think the foundation has really brought people together and helped to destigmatize epilepsy. The growth I’ve focused on the most is the impact we’ve had on the epilepsy community. How have you seen growth in the Cameron Boyce Foundation since its creation in 2019? It’s important to try to rectify that in any way you can. People have endless potential, but most people’s circumstances don’t allow them to fulfill that potential, which is heartbreaking and unfair. She works very closely with the unhoused communities in Los Angeles.
I was aware of my privilege from a very young age, which has definitely impacted my view of the world for the better, especially because of my mom’s line of work.
I’ve been told to be compassionate and charitable my whole life.
When did you know charity was a significant passion for you? We talked to Boyce about her journey with charity, epilepsy awareness and community outreach. For Maya, it opened up a new chapter and purpose in her life as she’s still maneuvering being a college student, upholding her brother’s legacy and prioritizing her grief and mental health. After the sudden loss of her brother, the Boyce family did what they know best: give back.
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