By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
The Camp Fire has devasted the town of Paradise, California and beyond. Thanks to your continued support, we're able to help families like Anastasia's.
Anastasia and her family of five lived in Paradise for the past six years. She and her husband have three children, two of whom have special needs. She's also expecting another child, after struggling with infertility for years.
With the Camp Fire raging, they were forced to evacuate in minutes, joining the gridlock of people trying to escape. And then, she went into labor (at ~ 34 weeks) and her blood pressure was skyrocketing. 9-1-1 tried to send a helicopter to life flighther out, but with the blackout conditions caused by smoke and gridlock they were unable to. Finally, they were able to get a police escort out, and Anastasia was admitted at a local hospital. Thankfully, the medical staff was able to stop her labor, and she's still in the hospital today. Here is a video of the police calls, but I warn you, it's scary.
Anastasia and her family lost their home, including their full cloth diaper stash for the new baby. Anastasia's mom also lived in Paradise, and had some baby items there. She also lost her home. Thanks to you, we're able to provide Anastasia a complete supply of cloth diapers to last from birth to potty training. Hopefully, thanks to quick responders and medical interventions, Anastasia's baby won't arrive for a few more weeks.
Thanks for helping Anastasia, and other wildfire survivors.
~ Stephanie
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