San Francisco wasn't the only place moved by the Kim family tragedy. People around the world followed the tragic story with bated breath as the events unfolded. For most of us it's hard to feel anything but sadness after such an event. We turn off our computers, talk about how the search should have started earlier, wonder what would have happened if the road the family travelled on was locked as it should have been. But a rare group of us hear stories like the Kims' in the news and do something with the loss they feel.

Lisa Congdon and her family are among that group. Together Lisa, her sister, and her mother have organized a Kim family auction. The auction is entirely online auction. It begins January 3rd and ends the January 7th. All proceeds will go directly to the already existing Kim family fund. There are aver 46 artists from all over the world who have donated some beautiful items, ranging from ceramics to original paintings to small quilts.

After the jump, we speak with Lisa Congdon for her thoughts on the auction.

By SFist Christina