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Back to business - Marilyn's comeback in Swansea

Marilyn lost a freezer and scales to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,850 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Marilyn Peterson
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Swansea
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Swansea. In September, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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 $1,850 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $500 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $790 • Shop repairs and licensing: $560 If you're reading this, thank you.

Updates from Marilyn

  1. Update from Swansea: I made the first payment toward replacing a freezer and scales. We're at 68% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and the plan for replacing a freezer and scales is now scheduled.

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  • Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

    • Keep going, Marilyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more

      • So sorry you're going through this, Marilyn. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Swansea.

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