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Luca needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Luca lost a full set of tools to floodwater and needs $2,550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Naples. In November, floodwater took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,700
• Initial stock: spare parts: $230
• Shop repairs and licensing: $160
• Working capital for the first month: $460
With deep gratitude,
Luca
Updates from Luca
We're at 14% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Update from Naples: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Nina Emma Schouten 🇳🇱 · $10
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $19.50
- Amit R. Sidhu 🇮🇳 · $1,000
- Sebastian N. Johnston 🇳🇿 · $15
“Wish I could do more. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Hamilton”
- Ximena D. Fowler 🇬🇧 · $803
- Obiageli Wunmi Balogun 🇳🇬 · $100
- Swapna S. Deshmukh 🇮🇳 · $20
- Jyoti M. Walia 🇮🇳 · $50
“Get well soon. Thought of Luca all day after reading this. - New Delhi”
- Zoya Javeria Chaudhry 🇵🇰 · $50
“God bless. Hope the February deadline works out. - Rawalpindi”
- Ronnie F. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $15
- Neha G. More 🇮🇳 · $15
- Rizky Zulkifli Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $100
- Maryna Milena Petrenko 🇺🇦 · $6
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take care, Luca. Your post was clear and honest.
Hang in there. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
sending strength, Luca. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless