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Help Dieter restart a bicycle repair shop in Augsburg after a storm that collapsed the roof

A bicycle repair shop in Augsburg needs help replacing a full set of tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Dieter Leon Winter
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Augsburg
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Augsburg. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. 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 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 $2,700 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,400 • Initial stock: spare parts: $480 • Shop repairs and licensing: $330 • Working capital for the first month: $490 Thank you for reading my story. - Dieter

Updates from Dieter

  1. Small update. $996 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts.

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  • Adaeze Bola Ibrahim🇳🇬Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    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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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Dieter. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Augsburg!

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Dieter?

      • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Dhaka.

      • Wishing you the best. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope January is when things finally get easier.

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