Raquel Leviss reveals she made $14,800 after auctioning off ‘triggering’ Tom Sandoval items for charity
Raquel Lewis has revealed she raised $14,800 for charity after selling off the property that ‘triggered’ her relationship with ex Tom Sandoval.
The Vanderpump Rules star, 29, announced earlier this month that she was putting a necklace and two hoodies up for sale, with proceeds going to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
The auction ended on Tuesday, and Raquel’s rep revealed the amount she got for Sandoval’s goodies.
The reality TV personality earned $5,300 for a lightning bolt necklace and $9,500 for two hoodies, for a total of $14,800, her rep said People.
Lewis wore the infamous lightning bolt necklace amid a months-long affair with ex Sandoval, 40, last year.
Auction: Raquel Lewis, 29, revealed she raised $14,800 for charity after selling the ‘trigger’ property she was in with her ex Tom Sandoval, 40; seen in 2021
Scandoval: The Vanderpump Rules star – who had an affair with Sandoval – announced earlier this month that she was putting several items up for sale; seen with Sandoval and his then-girlfriend Ariana Maddix
Raquel announced the auction earlier this month.
While she was in the “process of letting go” of items that “no longer serve her,” the star told her more than 633,000 Instagram followers that some of Scandoval’s most iconic pieces are available for purchase.
“I’m cleaning out my closet, I found a few things that are a little shocking,” she said in a video posted on her social media accounts.
Speaking about the items she listed on eBay, the TV personality admitted she never wants to ‘see’ or ‘wear’ them again.
“In honor of World Mental Health Day today, I’m doing a fundraiser, all proceeds will go to NAMI, which is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and it’s all about creating a better mindset, changing your environment, so you can set yourself up for success “, she explained.
Leviss went on to link to her 14k gold lightning bolt necklace, from Caitlin Nicole Jewelry, which retails for $765.
“This necklace was a symbol of my devotion to another person whom I allowed to have power over me. No longer working,” she wrote on the list.
Meanwhile, her two TomTom hoodies cost $7,100.
Infamous accessory: The reality TV personality shelled out $5,300 for her infamous 14k gold necklace from Caitlin Nicole Jewelry
Coveted item: She also pocketed $9,500 for her two TomTom hoodies
Trigger: “I’m cleaning out my closet, I found a few things that are a little bit of a trigger,” she said in a video posted to her social media accounts earlier this month
Symbolic: While Sandoval and Lewis managed to keep their relationship hidden from the public and their closest friends, they seemed to keep each other close by rocking gold lightning bolts; seen in 2021
The infamous tricolor topaz on black TomTom hoodie is the one she wore on Day 3 of Bravo-Con.
“(It) is also the same style hoodie I bravely gave to Andy Cohen in the VVHL the night it all blew up in my face,” she reminded fans in her caption. ‘I have added the black hoodie to the list as it has been worn more and is not in pristine condition.’
She also offered to sign sweaters upon request.
As for what prompted her to donate the proceeds to charity, Lewis noted that while she “can’t rewrite history,” she “can use something from” her “darkest days for a good cause.”
She further informed her followers that all money earned will be given to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), which offers educational programs and advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness.’
When news broke of her affair with Sandoval, behind his then-girlfriend Ariana Maddix’s back, social media sleuths found numerous obvious signs that the duo had been ‘dating’ and ‘interacting inappropriately for months.’
While Sandoval and Lewis managed to keep their relationship hidden from the public and their closest friends, they seemed to keep each other close by rocking gold lightning pendants.
While Sandoval wears the accessory almost daily, Lewis only started wearing a similar necklace last year, months after they started seeing each other.
According to a Reddit user, who claimed to be a friend of the former pageant queen, the pair used the jewelry to say “I love you” to each other.
She was photographed wearing the necklace several times on social media and at BravoCon in October 2022.
Blocked! Lewis continues to distance himself from Sandoval, four months after their split. In response to his heartfelt birthday message under her most recent Instagram post in September, she blocked her former lover from contacting her on the platform
Split: The couple divorced during her stay in a mental health facility after she received a public backlash over their affair, which ended his nine-year relationship with their Vanderpump Rules co-star Ariana; (L-R) Maddix, Sandoval, Lewis and Tom Schwartz
As for the TomTom hoodie, Sandoval wore a similar one while dressed as Levis for Halloween last year.
Lewis continues to distance himself from Sandoval, four months after their split.
In response to his heartfelt birthday message under her most recent Instagram post in September, she blocked her former lover from contacting her on the platform.
In his bizarre comment, Sandoval wrote: “Happy birthday Rachel, I really hope you find peace and happiness. I miss you my friend.’
Following his attempt to enter the olive branch, she shared a snapshot of his Instagram page on her Instagram Story, which showed a red circle with a slash around his profile picture and a hot pink sticker that read: ‘Ok dude!’
The couple split four months ago, during her stay in a mental health facility, after she received a public backlash over their affair, which ended his nine-year relationship with their Vanderpump Rules co-star Ariana.