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Help Oonagh restart a bicycle repair shop in Cork after a storm that collapsed the roof
Oonagh lost a full set of tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,500 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Cork. In June, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $1,500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $370
• Replacing a full set of tools: $740
• Initial stock: spare parts: $390
With deep gratitude,
Oonagh
Updates from Oonagh
Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($603). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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Any update on how things are going in Cork?
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Oonagh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Arlington.
Thinking of you and your family, Oonagh. Small businesses are the heart of Cork. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Oonagh. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Los Angeles
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Munster. I'll ask around and let you know.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.