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Help Ben restart a flower stall in Nuremberg after floodwater

Ben has run a flower stall for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,350 will put it back on its feet.

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Ben Fabian Otto
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Nuremberg
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Nuremberg. In April, floodwater took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,350 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $360 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $370 • Working capital for the first month: $620 Thank you so much.

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  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from East London.

    • Sending love, Ben. Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Suwon but we're thinking of you.

      • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • keep going, Ben. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Sending strength, Ben. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

            • Thinking of you, Ben. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

              • keep going, Ben. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • You're not alone, Ben. Shared it with a few friends.

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