Salazar Family Accident Fund

On Sunday, June 28, JS Landscaping, a wonderful full-service landscaping company run by Juan Salazar, was doing a routine tree removal in Westport, CT, when there was a freak accident. The tree trunk broke several feet above the ground, falling on their truck and then rolling onto Ronny Salazar, Juan's brother.  Ronny sustained serious injuries to his arm, requiring multiple surgeries to save his arm and hand, and his left foot, with the latter crushed by the trunk and requiring a below the knee amputation.  Needless to say, Ronny's life has changed. He is 28 years old and will have many costs ahead as he begins his recovery and rehabilitation. Juan and Ronny came from Costa Rica. Juan moved here when he was 18 years old, nearly 20 years ago. He worked as a bus boy, line cook, and in a nursery until about 10 years ago, when he earned enough money to start a landscaping company. They started with 16 clients and now have 130.  Juan has seen the United States be a land of opportunity for those willing to work for it.  From the hospital, Ronny is hoping he will recover enough to follow in his brother's footsteps, and to play with his nieces. We know times are difficult for everyone right now, but we hope you will please consider donating to the Salazar Family Accident Fund. Juan and Ronny are some of the kindest, hardest-working people you will ever meet and have successfully been pursuing the American dream until this point -- we don't want to let a random accident that was beyond their control derail them, and the unfortunate reality is that our system is set up in a way that it can. All money raised will be given directly to Juan and Ronny. Every little bit will help as they begin their journey forward from this terrible accident.