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Help Patricia restart a bicycle repair shop in Orlando after a fire in the building
A bicycle repair shop in Orlando needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Orlando. In September, a fire in the building 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 5 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 $4,200 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,350
• Initial stock: spare parts: $760
• Shop repairs and licensing: $580
• Working capital for the first month: $510
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Patricia
Update from Orlando: we've started the first stage. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $330 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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wishing you peace, Patricia. Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Coventry
Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Hanoi.
Stay strong, Patricia. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Thinking of you and your family, Patricia. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours!