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Charles needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Sherbrooke
Charles drives for a living in Sherbrooke, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $2,050. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $2,050 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,400
• Labor charges: $350
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $150
• Towing and inspection: $150
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Charles
Updates from Charles
Quick update: $1,152 raised so far (56%). the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and I made the first payment toward labor charges.
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Sending love, Charles. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Cox's Bazar
Sending strength, Charles. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Buffalo donated after I showed her your page.
Stay strong, Charles. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 22 people at work.