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Basma needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
Basma lost a soldering station and testing tools to a break-in and needs $2,750 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
🇬🇧 Wales, United Kingdom3,569 views
For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Newport. In March, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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 $2,750 goes:
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $710
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,750
• Shop repairs and licensing: $290
Every share and every dollar helps.
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Basma all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
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“Hope it all works out. Thought of Basma all day after reading this. - Porto Alegre”
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“Thought of Basma all day after reading this. - Kano”
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“All the best. Thought of Basma all day after reading this. - Contagem”
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“You got this. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Agra”
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This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Bordeaux so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck, Basma. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Newport!
Hope you get there. My neighbor in Bonny donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Basma. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Basma. Your post was clear and honest.
Good luck, Basma. Small businesses are the heart of Newport. Hope you're open again soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. All the best
Take care, Basma. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Shared this with my family. After 14 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Take care, Basma. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Richards Bay
Good luck, Basma. Shared it with a few friends. Love from El Paso.