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A bicycle repair shop in Fresno needs help replacing a full set of tools after a long illness and repossession.

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Walter Woods
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Fresno
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Fresno. In January, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,250 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,350 • Initial stock: spare parts: $260 • Shop repairs and licensing: $370 • Working capital for the first month: $270 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Walter

  1. Small update. $1,774 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 53% thanks to 19 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  • Carolina M. Ruiz 🇲🇽 · $250
  • Sebastião Carlos Moraes 🇧🇷 · $250

    “From my family to yours. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Olinda”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $250
  • Serkan Bayram 🇹🇷 · $200
  • Eva B. Bridges 🇨🇦 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Been where you are, it gets better. - Toronto”

  • Jocelyn L. Fernandez 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Daniela Viviane Ribeiro 🇧🇷 · $79
  • Renato Tiago Nascimento 🇧🇷 · $76
  • Long Liao 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Shima Popy Chatterjee 🇮🇳 · $71

    “Best of luck. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - Surat”

  • Ifeanyi Festus Tijani 🇳🇬 · $67
  • Weston Burke 🇬🇧 · $65

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - London”

  • Olivier Romain Collet 🇫🇷 · $55.50

    “Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Poitiers”

  • Padam Sanjay Tuladhar 🇳🇵 · $50
  • Adrián P. Fuentes 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Theophilus Samuel Owusu 🇬🇭 · $50
  • Liliana B. Bates 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Vũ Bình Vu 🇻🇳 · $38
  • Alberto P. Domínguez 🇺🇸 · $34.50
  • Hazel L. Berry 🇺🇸 · $30

Reviews

2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Henry Ebuka Onyeama🇳🇬Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Nina Iryna Boyko🇺🇦Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Lerato W. Dlamini🇿🇦Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Grace R. McDonald🇺🇸Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Cali

    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you

      • Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Fresno. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Fresno.

        • Hang in there, Walter. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Cần Thơ

          • Bithi Ishrat TalukderPhoto verified

            Keep going. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Fresno.

            $2,743 raised of $2,250

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