Hi I'm Chris Sauer and I live and work in the Altadena, CA, area. As part of a group of her students, we want to introduce you to someone we hold very dear: our teacher and friend, Kimberly Munson Nicholson. She is the kind of person who brightens every room she enters with her sparkling personality and unmatched warmth. Known for her selflessness and unwavering generosity, Kimberly has always been the first to offer her time, care, and talents to help others, whether lending a listening ear, sharing her boundless patience, or using her remarkable skills to make life better for and to inspire those around her. Her kindness and compassion have touched countless lives, making her loss in the Altadena Fire all the more heartbreaking. Not only did she lose her cherished childhood home—a place filled with irreplaceable memories—but also one of her beloved pets, and her art studio filled with tools and supplies she has amassed over the years and shares with her students.

Now, Kimberly needs our support to recover from her loss. Let’s rally together to give back to someone who has given so much to others. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference in helping Kimberly heal and move forward.

-Chris, Gail and Liz representing a whole group of Kimberly's Students