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Start-up fund for Akira: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in
Akira lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $2,550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Nagoya. In September, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,300
• Initial stock: spare parts: $280
• Shop repairs and licensing: $500
• Working capital for the first month: $470
Glad we found this place.
- Akira
Updates from Akira
63% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
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“Thought of Akira all day after reading this. - San Diego”
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- Rabia Leyla Duman 🇹🇷 · $20
- Shefali Moumita Bhuiyan 🇧🇩 · $10
- Nneka Esther Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $40
“Blessings. Thought of Akira all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”
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- Tarun B. Mishra 🇮🇳 · $50
- Cansu Yağmur Polat 🇹🇷 · $20
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- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
“Every little bit. Thought of Akira all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
- Chirag Joshi 🇮🇳 · $100
- Nneka Bukola Bello 🇳🇬 · $10
“Thought of Akira all day after reading this. - Lagos”
- Dennis E. Scott 🇬🇧 · $30
“You got this. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Derry”
- Patrick Horst Kuhn 🇩🇪 · $50
- Jorge Felipe Marques 🇧🇷 · $30
- Clara Hahn 🇩🇪 · $10
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rooting for you, Akira. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Nagoya
Thinking of you, Akira. Hope you get there
Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from San Cristóbal de las Casas.
You're not alone, Akira. Hope you get there.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Poitiers.