On October 3 beijingkids sent out a WeChat plea to the community to help save baby Camila Cortavitarte Urdandeta. The post received over 3,000 reads and in just four days donations for baby Camila reached RMB 400,000 towards medical bills! Parents Coro and Marco are grateful to all those who have donated and shared their story.
Independent communities in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu have set up fundraising events of their own to help the cause. Others have offered to send meals, toys, and food to the family. While Camila is still too small and fragile to enjoy them right now, the support has been overwhelming and beyond Coro and Marco’s wildest expectations. We’re 2/3 of the way there to meet Camila’s target of RMB 600,000 to cover all her medical expenses.
On October 6 Camila opened her eyes during Marco and Coro’s visit. Camila’s hemoglobin and platelets count were low and they found an infection in her blood. She’s currently undergoing antibiotic treatments. However, with the support that Marco and Coro have received these past few days they are able to look their daughter in the eyes and genuinely tell her that everything is going to be alright.
Thank you to all those tho have donated and helped share her story. “It’s given me so much hope and strength to know that we have such a strong, generous community to support Camila. We are so touched and humbled by the tremendous support of everyone, and this gives us hope that she will be able to grow into a happy, healthy baby.”, says Coro.
The Beijing community has come together to host fundraising events for baby Camila.
Fitness 4 Hope
October 12 from 8-9am
Join in a boxing and condition class with Fitness 4 Hope at BActive in Sanlitun SOHO. All proceeds donated will go to Marco and Coro.
To join, message Pablo (Arriba7) on WeChat for more details.
Breathe with Camila
October 12 from 9am-11:30
Bring your friends to a yoga and meditation class for a good cause at Lohan Plant in Yintai Center.. The class is free, but the suggested donation is RMB 168.
To join, add Ximena (cortesximena) on WeChat for more details.
Sweets and Smile
October 18 and 19 from 11.30am-3pm
Stop by for a bake sale by the kids of Pingo Space at Moka Bros in Sanlitun. All profits will be donated to Coro and Marco. Take home some family portraits by Mooi. All portraits are free, any voluntary donations will be given to Coro and Marco.
For more information, message Marte (martevanos) or Kira (kira6663) on WeChat for more details.
Friends for Friends
October 27 from 1-8pm
Beijing’s F&B community has come together for a delicious fundraiser at Copper by TRB. Enjoy an afternoon of treats by De Refter, La Pizza, Migas, Moka Bros, Mosto, Niajo, QMex, TRB, Le Sommelier, Pasion Wines and more.
For more information, message Clement (cuisto12) on WeChat.
Little Poems Concert
November 2 from 4-9pm
Enjoy an evening of piano and vocals at the Little Poems Community.
For more information, message Mario (marioduyuchen) on WeChat or email RSVP by email at littlepoems@163.com.
Charity Raffle
Aside from these fantastic events, join in the charity raffle organized by family friend Anna Lin Yip.
To donate a prize, contact Anna (annalinyip) on WeChat.
Any donation will make a difference for Coro, Marco, and Camila. We hope that we can help give them a chance to grow as a happy, healthy family.
Coro’s WeChat Pay
Marco’s Alipay
Family friend Anna (annalinyip) has volunteered to help answer any questions about the family via WeChat.
Photos: courtesy of Anna Lin Yip
