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Kevin needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop

A bicycle repair shop in Johannesburg needs help replacing a full set of tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Kevin F. Pienaar
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Johannesburg
For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Johannesburg. In March, 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 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $950 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $470 • Initial stock: spare parts: $190 • Shop repairs and licensing: $140 • Working capital for the first month: $150 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Kevin

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($667 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($280 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hope this helps. From Athens with love.”

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    “Best of luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Abbottabad”

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  • Maliha Puja Akter

    rooting for you. Hope you get there. Love from Södertälje

    • Swapnil T. Sawant

      Hang in there, Kevin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Da Nang but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Da Nang.

      • Axel Fuller

        sending strength. I hope things turn around soon!

        • Fumiko Ueda

          Hope you get there. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Kanpur.

          • Prakash A. Khanna

            Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Rome so I could bring a meal

            • Bruno S. Herrera

              stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

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