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Help Ebuka restart a bicycle repair shop in Lagos after a storm that collapsed the roof
Ebuka has run a bicycle repair shop for fifteen years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria598 views
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Lagos. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $410
• Initial stock: spare parts: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $30
• Working capital for the first month: $35
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $20
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- Tunde Okechukwu Daramola 🇳🇬 · $30
- Craig K. Nel 🇿🇦 · $35
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $200
“Be well. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Sheffield”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ebuka?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
take care, Ebuka. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Ribeirão Preto.
Take care, Ebuka. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.