My lovely sister Vera is going through a difficult time right now. During her trip visiting our father in Colombia, her backpack was stolen, which contained not just her passport, but many valuable items important to her livelihood. She is now stuck in Bogotá trying to obtain an emergency passport to return home. Back home in LA, her catalytic converter was stolen, she lost her car, and she's navigating moving in the next month, so the timing has been a challenge.

I’m making this GoFundMe to give those in her life who want to offer some financial support the opportunity to do so. The fundraising goal includes help recuperating the costs of:

> Stolen tech, including a Macbook Pro, headphones, and chargers

> Replacement of wallet, cards, and IDs

> Sentimental objects

> Emergency passport, replacement passport, and fees

> Lodging and food

> Lost work days

> Cost of rebooked flight

> Transportation support

GoFundMe requires a goal, but regardless if it’s met, any donation supports Vera’s progress to recuperate these losses. We hope to see her home soon!