The woman's a legend.
What’s more, the 29-year-oldhost decided upon the incredible gesture after learning team Bristol Storm had only managed to raise £100 for the new vehicle via a fundraiser.
Maya, who hails from Bristol, decided to support the under-16s team after hearing about their troubles from her younger brother, who is part of the squad.Discussing Maya’s incredible gesture when chatting to, the team’s coach, 44-year-old David Senart, said: ‘She’s a lovely person. When she said she wanted to buy us a new minibus, I cried.’Maya donated a whopping £56,000 to the Bristol basketball team ‘It was lovely gesture because we’d never have that sort of money.
It’s not the first time Maya has supported Bristol Storm, with the star having previously attended an awards ceremony for the team.
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