Electrician sells coffee at traffic lights to fund his dream of being a professional racer Electrician Aleandro Silva, 35, has caught the attention of drivers on the streets of Maceió by circulating among cars offering coffee at the capital's traffic lights. Known as the "traffic light waiter", he found the activity a way to raise money to invest in his dream of becoming a professional street runner. From Monday to Friday, Aleandro sells coffee in traffic in the early hours of the morning and uses part of the income to cover sports costs. ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel The short-term objective is to raise resources to participate in the Maceió International Marathon, scheduled for August. Registration for the race remains open until the 30th. 'Traffic light waiter' Aleandro Silva Reproduction TV Asa Branca/Alaogas "Today I sell coffee to fulfill my dream of being an elite athlete. God blessed me with this project of selling coffee at the traffic lights and on the beach to achieve my goal. Currently, my income does not allow me to set aside money to buy sneakers or pay for running consultancy, because everything is very expensive", he stated. In his busy routine, he combines coffee sales with work as an electrician in construction. The day starts early: from 5 am to 6:30 am, he is at the capital's traffic lights serving customers. At 7am, head to work. Aleandro has the support of his wife, Juliana Nicolau, who accompanies him on a daily basis in sales and has also taken up street running inspired by her husband.