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Lourdes needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Lourdes lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $3,950 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇺🇸 California, United States1,057 views
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in San Diego. In August, a break-in 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,100
• Initial stock: spare parts: $810
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $810
I hope life is good to you.
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Thinking of you, Lourdes. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to San Diego so I could bring a meal
so sorry you're going through this, Lourdes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Thinking of you, Lourdes. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours.
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Bogotá.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. God bless.
hope it all works out, Lourdes. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Take care