. >> these values have guided laura salazar throughout her life. her parents encouraged her to dream big and that's exactly what she and her husband, rob did as a young family. >> getting married at 18 and my worked hard and i put him through school and i never in my mind thought this wasn't going to work. >> their optimism and hard work paid off as they became successful business owners and philanthropic leaders. in 1999, the couple founded the salazar family foundation, with the mission to encourage denver-area students to achieve their dreams. >> we want the world to be a better place and it starts in er it's important for our kids to know that. because we're blessed we need to share. >> the foundation supports numerous organizations through scholarships, literacy programs and classroom grants. along the way, the salazars contributed to the schools they attended as denver. >> i feel great when i walk into a school and i know this child pretty much was me when i was that they can do it also. >> that optimistic outlook is central to the vision of