Hi everyone, I'm reaching out on behalf of Kristen and her family. As many of you know, her beautiful mother, Sandra, recently passed away. The loss has been incredibly heavy not only for Kristen and the kids but for all of us who were lucky enough to know Sandra.

Unfortunately, the family just found out that her funeral expenses aren’t covered by insurance as they originally believed. They were recently told they owe $10,000 by Monday, and trying to come up with that so quickly—while also grieving—has been incredibly overwhelming.

To help, I’ve organized a GoFundMe to support them with these unexpected costs.

Sandra was truly one of a kind—always giving, always helping, whether it was supporting the homeless, uplifting her family, or showing love to strangers who needed it. I had the privilege of meeting her at my family’s store, and her warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on me and so many others.

I've included photos of her grandchildren and daughter, because Sandra spoke about them constantly. She loved them deeply—always saying how much she wanted to protect them and be there for them forever. I remember her crying once, overwhelmed with emotion, just talking about how amazing they were and how proud she was of the people they were becoming.

She deserves a beautiful farewell, and her family deserves to grieve without the weight of financial stress.

Please consider donating or sharing. Every little bit helps, and I know Kristen and her family would be incredibly grateful.

Thank you so much