Start-up fund for Sérgio: reopening a bicycle repair shop after floodwater
Sérgio has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,250 will put it back on its feet.
Updates from Sérgio
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- Mark Coetzee 🇿🇦 · $20
“Thought of Sérgio all day after reading this. - Durban”
- Jack S. Larson 🇺🇸 · $5
- Michael Thomas Krause 🇩🇪 · $20
“Hang in there. From Cologne with love. - Cologne”
- Jamila Jamila Nassar 🇸🇦 · $5
- Pedro S. Ocampo 🇵🇭 · $10
- Yoga Ilham Pane 🇮🇩 · $32
“From my family to yours. Only $32 but hope it helps. - Jakarta Barat”
- Janani J. Sundaram 🇮🇳 · $100
- Obinna Kayode Raji 🇳🇬 · $50
- Michal Stern 🇮🇱 · $10
- Kylie W. Burton 🇬🇧 · $69
- Princess B. Dela Cruz 🇵🇭 · $48
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
- Alp Enes Tekin 🇹🇷 · $5
- Nikolai Oleg Koval 🇷🇺 · $15
- Enrique L. Ramírez 🇲🇽 · $50
- Ximena R. Gómez 🇺🇸 · $50
“Stay strong. From Seattle with love. - Seattle”
- Álvaro J. Valdez 🇪🇸 · $20
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Sérgio all day after reading this. - Madrid”
Reviews
3.3(6 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Exceeded expectations
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Patient and understanding
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Patient and understanding
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.
- Amazing support system
The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.
- 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
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
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gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
Wishing you the best, Sérgio. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Pelotas.
Sending love. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Faisalabad but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Praying for you, Sérgio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Stay strong. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Sending love, Sérgio. Shared it with a few friends.
thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Campinas so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Pelotas.
best of luck, Sérgio. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Rooting for you, Sérgio. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Pelotas!
praying for you, Sérgio. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.