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Help Lidia restart a bicycle repair shop in Kazan after a storm that collapsed the roof
Lidia has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Kazan. In January, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,150 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $230
• Replacing a full set of tools: $850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care
Sending love, Lidia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Amsterdam
Thinking of you, Lidia. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in St. Louis donated after I showed her your page
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lidia!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: spare parts comes first ($230) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending strength, Lidia. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Kazan.
Hope it all works out, Lidia. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up.
Thinking of you and your family, Lidia. Shared it with a few friends. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Calamba
Sending good thoughts, Lidia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
hope things get better soon, Lidia. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best
rooting for you, Lidia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Hyderabad.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Kazan.
Sending strength, Lidia. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Birmingham