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Help Lucia restart a bicycle repair shop in Rome after a long illness and repossession

Lucia lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,750 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇮🇹 Lazio, Italy2,419 views
Lucia Alice Montanari
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Rome
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Rome. In May, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,750 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $200 • Initial stock: spare parts: $380 • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,170 Thanks for reading all this. - Lucia

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    “Thought of Lucia all day after reading this. - Badagry”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $69 but hope it helps. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the September deadline works out. - Santos”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Lucia all day after reading this.”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the September deadline works out. - Jeddah”

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3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Ji-woo Na-young Ryu🇰🇷Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Amazing support system

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Russell B. Gibson🇺🇸Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Semarang

    • So sorry you're going through this, Lucia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

      • You're not alone, Lucia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

        • Keep going, Lucia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Sending love, Lucia. Small businesses are the heart of Rome. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

            • Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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