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Thierry needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Thierry lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $3,450 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Rennes. 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,450 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,150
• Initial stock: spare parts: $520
• Shop repairs and licensing: $290
• Working capital for the first month: $490
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Thierry
Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($75). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Small update. $50 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. - Thierry
- Moritz Philipp Franke 🇩🇪 · $304
“Only $304 but hope it helps.”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
“Hope the October deadline works out. - Fort Collins”
- Valentina Regina Pereira 🇧🇷 · $50
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Hope things get better soon, Thierry. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.