My motorbike: Gerald's only way to earn a living
Gerald drives for a living in Reading, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
Updates from Gerald
Quick update: $90 raised so far (5%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Nirali E. Mehta 🇮🇳 · $50
- Lei Hang Jiang 🇨🇦 · $50
“Get well soon. Saw your post and had to give. - Surrey”
- Arif Milon Biswas 🇧🇩 · $41
“Praying for you. Thought of Gerald all day after reading this. - Cox's Bazar”
- Peace Adaeze Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $20
- Mitu Mim Alam 🇮🇳 · $20
“Wish I could do more. Hope the June deadline works out. - Dwarka”
- Bolaji Tunde Coker 🇳🇬 · $19
- Aarti E. Oberoi 🇮🇳 · $15
- Puja Mim Chatterjee 🇧🇩 · $10
Reviews
3.6(7 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Great help in a difficult time
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Reliable and compassionate
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Practical and effective help
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Professional and kind
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Honest and trustworthy
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
- Patient and understanding
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
- Went above and beyond
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
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good luck, Gerald. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Mthatha so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Narayanganj
Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Manchester
Wishing you peace, Gerald. Small businesses are the heart of Reading. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
thinking of you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal.
Thanks for sharing this, Gerald. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 35 people at work. Thinking of Reading.
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Grenoble.
Rooting for you, Gerald. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from El Paso.
good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Keep going, Gerald. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Mombasa.
Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. All the best.