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Help Ishita restart a bicycle repair shop in Mysuru after a storm that collapsed the roof

Ishita lost a full set of tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $650 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Ishita R. Gill
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Mysuru
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Mysuru. In July, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $650 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $450 • Initial stock: spare parts: $60 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ishita

  1. Update from Mysuru: the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. We're at 72% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 50% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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  • John J. Burns 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Wilma Kuipers 🇳🇱 · $100

    “Be well. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Amsterdam”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $100

    “Hang in there. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Coatzacoalcos”

  • Vincenzo Mario Piras 🇮🇹 · $50

    “All the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Naples”

  • Anh Vy Tran 🇻🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Hanoi”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $47.50
  • Stéphane Baptiste Vincent 🇫🇷 · $30

    “Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. - Marseille”

  • Olumide Obinna Mba 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Teguh Heru Surya 🇮🇩 · $25

    “Praying for you. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”

  • Lucky Nnamdi Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Charles B. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Sofia Santoro 🇮🇹 · $20
  • Omar Mizanur Haque 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Been where you are, it gets better. - Jodhpur”

  • Lucía E. Campos 🇦🇷 · $20

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Mar del Plata”

  • Halima Akello Mollel 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Seul-gi Yoon-ah Kang 🇰🇷 · $16
  • Szymon Chmielewski 🇵🇱 · $15

    “Every little bit. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kraków”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $15
  • Chloe B. Murphy 🇨🇦 · $10
  • Eleni Selam Getu 🇪🇹 · $10

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  • Marilyn B. Cruz

    Good luck, Ishita. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nagpur.

    • Nafula Apio Swai

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from San Francisco.

      $795.50 raised of $650

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