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I met Alessandra De La Correia in high school in Venezuela nearly 20 years ago. Like many Venezuelans, we both eventually left the country because of the political and economic situation. She moved to Vienna, Austria, and I moved to Florida, but we have remained close friends.

On June 26, two earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela. Most of Alessandra's family was still living there, specifically in the coastal communities between Caraballeda and Caribe, among the hardest-hit areas.

The earthquakes claimed the lives of her grandmother, María Pestana, and her cousin, Claudia De La Correia, who was killed when a building collapsed during dance practice. Thankfully, Alessandra's uncle Eloy, a former military officer, was able to locate and recover the bodies of both his daughter and his mother. Many other families in the area are still searching for their loved ones.

Alessandra's parents lost their home, and the family businesses that supported several members of the family were destroyed. In a country where access to insurance, credit, and financial assistance is extremely limited, rebuilding will be especially difficult.

After speaking with Alessandra and her relatives, I created a GoFundMe to help. The fundraiser was temporarily paused while GoFundMe completed a lengthy verification process, but it has now been restored and transfers are expected to begin soon.

Thanks to the generosity of strangers, friends, family members, and kind people online, we have raised more than $15,000 so far. We are incredibly grateful. However, the family's needs remain much greater as they continue to face funeral expenses, temporary housing costs, and the long process of rebuilding their lives.

If you are able to donate or simply share the fundraiser, it would mean a great deal. I am happy to answer questions and provide photos, documentation, news coverage, and any verification needed.

Thank you for taking the time to read their story.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/apoyo-para-la-flia-de-la-correia-tras-sismo-en-venezuela

I met Alessandra De La Correia in high school in Venezuela nearly 20 years ago. Like many Venezuelans, we both eventually left the country because of the political and economic situation. She moved to Vienna, Austria, and I moved to Florida, but we have remained close friends.

On June 26, two earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela. Most of Alessandra's family was still living there, specifically in the coastal communities between Caraballeda and Caribe, among the hardest-hit areas.

The earthquakes claimed the lives of her grandmother, María Pestana, and her cousin, Claudia De La Correia, who was killed when a building collapsed during dance practice. Thankfully, Alessandra's uncle Eloy, a former military officer, was able to locate and recover the bodies of both his daughter and his mother. Many other families in the area are still searching for their loved ones.

Alessandra's parents lost their home, and the family businesses that supported several members of the family were destroyed. In a country where access to insurance, credit, and financial assistance is extremely limited, rebuilding will be especially difficult.

After speaking with Alessandra and her relatives, I created a GoFundMe to help. The fundraiser was temporarily paused while GoFundMe completed a lengthy verification process, but it has now been restored and transfers are expected to begin soon.

Thanks to the generosity of strangers, friends, family members, and kind people online, we have raised more than $15,000 so far. We are incredibly grateful. However, the family's needs remain much greater as they continue to face funeral expenses, temporary housing costs, and the long process of rebuilding their lives.

If you are able to donate or simply share the fundraiser, it would mean a great deal. I am happy to answer questions and provide photos, documentation, news coverage, and any verification needed.

Thank you for taking the time to read their story.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/apoyo-para-la-flia-de-la-correia-tras-sismo-en-venezuela

I met Alessandra De La Correia in high school in Venezuela nearly 20 years ago. Like many Venezuelans, we both eventually left the country because of the political and economic situation. She moved to Vienna, Austria, and I moved to Florida, but we have remained close friends.

On June 26, two earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela. Most of Alessandra's family was still living there, specifically in the coastal communities between Caraballeda and Caribe, among the hardest-hit areas.

The earthquakes claimed the lives of her grandmother, María Pestana, and her cousin, Claudia De La Correia, who was killed when a building collapsed during dance practice. Thankfully, Alessandra's uncle Eloy, a former military officer, was able to locate and recover the bodies of both his daughter and his mother. Many other families in the area are still searching for their loved ones.

Alessandra's parents lost their home, and the family businesses that supported several members of the family were destroyed. In a country where access to insurance, credit, and financial assistance is extremely limited, rebuilding will be especially difficult.

After speaking with Alessandra and her relatives, I created a GoFundMe to help. The fundraiser was temporarily paused while GoFundMe completed a lengthy verification process, but it has now been restored and transfers are expected to begin soon.

Thanks to the generosity of strangers, friends, family members, and kind people online, we have raised more than $15,000 so far. We are incredibly grateful. However, the family's needs remain much greater as they continue to face funeral expenses, temporary housing costs, and the long process of rebuilding their lives.

If you are able to donate or simply share the fundraiser, it would mean a great deal. I am happy to answer questions and provide photos, documentation, news coverage, and any verification needed.

Thank you for taking the time to read their story.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/apoyo-para-la-flia-de-la-correia-tras-sismo-en-venezuela

My friend Alessandra De La Correia and her family were devastated by the recent earthquake in Venezuela.

In this tragedy, they lost two beloved family members: Alessandra's grandmother, Maria Pestana, and her cousin, Claudia De La Correia. Several relatives also lost their homes, and the family's businesses were severely damaged and looted in the aftermath of the disaster.

The family is now facing the heartbreaking challenge of grieving their loved ones while trying to rebuild their lives from scratch.

I've organized this GoFundMe to help them cover immediate needs such as housing, basic necessities, and recovery expenses.

Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean the world to them. If you're unable to donate, sharing the fundraiser would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read their story.

❤️ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/apoyo-para-la-flia-de-la-correia-tras-sismo-en-venezuela

My friend Alessandra De La Correia and her family were devastated by the recent earthquake in Venezuela.

In this tragedy, they lost two beloved family members: Alessandra's grandmother, Maria Pestana, and her cousin, Claudia De La Correia. Several relatives also lost their homes, and the family's businesses were severely damaged and looted in the aftermath of the disaster.

The family is now facing the heartbreaking challenge of grieving their loved ones while trying to rebuild their lives from scratch.

I've organized this GoFundMe to help them cover immediate needs such as housing, basic necessities, and recovery expenses.

Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean the world to them. If you're unable to donate, sharing the fundraiser would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read their story.

❤️ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/apoyo-para-la-flia-de-la-correia-tras-sismo-en-venezuela