Damaged truck and stolen equipment

Hi, my name is Jayden Kazantsev. Since the age of twelve, I have been mowing lawns and saving all the money to re-invest. When I turned 15, I bought my first truck, trailer, and commercial equipment with the money I saved. Now all I needed to do was get my driver's license, and I would be killing it. It has been four years since I decided to make this side gig into a real business, and I haven't looked back.

Here comes the unfortunate news and why I am fundraising.

My first truck, the truck I built my business with, and all my lawn care equipment were stolen around 10 pm Saturday, June 25th. When I got the call that everything was gone on Monday morning, it felt like the world was closing in around me. This truck and all that equipment weren't just dollar signs to me; they were the thousands of hours of sweat, sweat, and even more sweat I put into building this business from nothing. This thing that was just an idea when I was 12 has grown into a living, breathing thing—something that I have nurtured and fallen in love with over many years.

Luckily it seemed like the thieves were only interested in my equipment, and my truck was discovered in Lafayette late Monday. It's damaged; however, I believe insurance will be able to help with that. Unfortunately, all my equipment worth over $15,000 is gone, and it does not seem like insurance can help cover any expenses associated with buying replacement equipment.

As I have been trying to expand the business, money has already been tight; however, these new expenses will put an extreme financial burden on me and my business. I know I will find a way to keep going, and any donations, even $1, will be an extreme help as I begin to rebuild after this loss.

Over the last seven years, I have been honored to serve this community through my business and have felt nothing but love and support. Even if you are not of the means to donate, please spread the word. I grew up in this community, and I love this community. Thank you all for your support.

With much love,

Jayden