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Back to business - Theodore's comeback in Brandon
Theodore lost display cabinets and a cooler to a break-in and needs $2,950 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
🇨🇦 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada1,721 views
For nine years I have run a flower stall in Brandon. In June, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,950 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,050
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $840
• Shop repairs and licensing: $630
• Working capital for the first month: $430
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Theodore
Small update. $531 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Theodore
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“Take care of yourselves. Only $13 but hope it helps. - Lalitpur”
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- Bagus Bambang Susanto 🇮🇩 · $200
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“My sister told me about this one. - Karachi”
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“Keep your head up. Hope the August deadline works out. - The Hague”
- Patience Grace Twum 🇬🇭 · $6
- Anthony S. Rice 🇦🇺 · $50
- Umar Hussain Niazi 🇵🇰 · $200
“Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Mardan”
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