I'm starting this fundraiser for my dear friend Ariel—many of you know her as Kitari—who tragically lost her mother on June 14, 2025. Ariel is currently facing the unimaginable, and she’s doing it with strength, grace, and love, just like she does everything else in life.

We’re aiming to raise $10,000 to help cover funeral expenses and to support her with food, bills, gas, and other essentials while she's out there handling arrangements and grieving.

If you know Ariel, you already know the kind of person she is: kind-hearted, selfless, and fiercely loyal. She’s the type who would give you her last dollar, stay up all night for a friend, or drop everything to lift someone else up—no matter what she’s going through herself. She's a light in our community, someone who brings people together, makes us laugh, and reminds us what real strength and compassion look like.

She has shown up for so many of us. Now it’s our turn to show up for her.

Please consider donating or sharing this campaign. Every dollar, every message, every bit of support matters. Let’s rally around one of the best people we know and help carry her through this incredibly difficult time.