"This is all about the support of the community for small businesses to continue operating. It's beyond my expectations. People are willing to help small businesses like me."
"When Alazar told her his machine was broken and he couldn't replace the zipper on her boots, she launched an online fundraiser that raised more than $15,000."
"Shoe repair business is like a dying art. Many shoe repair stores are closing because some people prefer to buy new shoes instead of getting the old ones fixed."
A Toronto cobbler, Alazar Beyene, received community support to buy a new patching and stitching machine after his old one broke. The machine's replacement cost was $11,000, but a customer launched a fundraiser that raised over $15,000. Donations came from around the world, allowing Beyene to continue his shoe repair business. His daughters expressed gratitude for the community's support, emphasizing their father's dedication to his craft. Beyene noted that many shoe repair shops are closing due to the preference for new shoes over repairs.
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