Joshua Anastasi

On Sunday, September 13th, Juan was shot in the back by an eighty year-old man while he was out working with his door-to-door sales team in Scottsdale, Arizona. Juan was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and monitored in the ICU. At first, he lost all ability to move from the waist down. For someone who has spent his whole life moving, competing, and pushing his body to its limits, that's hard to put into words. But Juan is no stranger to adversity, and he is being strong and resilient like always, fighting hard to recover well. He's steadily regaining strength and felling in his legs, and recently was able to lift both legs and flex both feet. Right now, Juan is still in a hospital bed, and he's expected to stay there for a little longer. He will then be transferred to rehab where he will begin physical therapy to learn how to walk again and regain the everyday abilities most of us take for granted. During this entire process he will not be able to work, earn money, or do the things he loves, like wrestling, selling, and playing pickleball. That leaves him facing not only a painful physical recovery, but also the financial strain that comes with being unable to support himself while he heals. The funds raised will help cover Juan's medical bills, rehab, physical therapy, and other basic needs during his recovery. If you are able, please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser to help Juan get through the weeks ahead and focus on healing. Juan has spent his life showing up and fighting hard. Now it's our turn to show up for him. If you're able to give, anything helps. If not, sharing this page helps a ton as well. Thank you for standing in Juan's corner!