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Help Adrian restart a tailoring shop in London after a break-in

Adrian lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $3,250 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Adrian G. Wagner
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London
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in London. In October, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. 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 7 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 $3,250 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $290 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $800 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,160 Every share and every dollar helps. - Adrian

Updates from Adrian

  1. Small update. $1,873 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($710 in total) I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • sending good thoughts, Adrian. This could happen to any of us.

    • Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Oakland.

      • Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

        • Elias MarshallID verified

          Stay strong, Adrian. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Coyoacán so I could bring a meal. Take care

          • so sorry you're going through this, Adrian. Shared it with a few friends. Take care!

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