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Elena has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.

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Elena Marina Antonov
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Lviv
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Lviv. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $700 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $480 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Initial stock: spare parts: $130 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Elena

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Wishing you peace, Elena. Small businesses are the heart of Lviv. Hope you're open again soon.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Elena. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Winston-Salem.

      • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 27 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

        • thinking of you, Elena. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

          • Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Yokohama so I could bring a meal

            • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Ciudad de México

              • wishing you peace, Elena. Shared it with a few friends.

                • Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care.

                  • praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Lviv.

                    • Mi-sook DoID verified

                      Keep going, Elena. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

                      • Sultana Fatema AhmedPhoto verified

                        Hang in there, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                        • Keep going, Elena. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                          • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Vigo.

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