Our dear friend Ryan Silva was badly burned in an accident while eating dinner at a friend’s when his clothes caught on fire from a nearby lamp. He sustained 3rd degree burns on his hands and 2nd degree burns on his face. His medical team is confident in a full recovery, though this will be a long, slow, and painful process during which time he will not be able to work.

Ryan and his family are beloved members of our community. As they face the challenges of recovery and lost income, we want to rally around them and offer support. Donations will help cover the family's living expenses while Ryan recovers, allowing them to focus on healing without the added stress of financial uncertainty.

We know our community's love for Ryan and his family runs deep and appreciate the generosity in supporting them through this time of lost income. Your kindness and support will make a real difference as Ryan works toward a full recovery. We'll keep updating this platform with his healing milestones and specific asks to come (meal train, kid-related support, house cleaning, general fix-it asks, etc). Meanwhile, Ryan is unable to use his phone and Becky is holding a lot! They ask that text communication be limited to well-wishes without expectation of a response, but feel free to share love in the comments. Thank you!