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Back to business - Dylan's comeback in Duluth

Dylan has run a flower stall for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,450 will put it back on its feet.

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Dylan F. Gaines
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Duluth
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Duluth. In August, a break-in took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,450 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $270 • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,350 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $830 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Chattogram this morning.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Dylan. This could happen to any of us. After 17 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Take care, Dylan. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Rajshahi.

        • So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Greetings from Caloocan.

          • Thinking of you, Dylan. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Barranquilla so I could bring a meal.

            • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Duluth.

              • Good luck, Dylan. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

                • Best of luck, Dylan. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Bengaluru donated after I showed her your page. Take care

                  • Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Guarulhos

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