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Francis needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Angeles
Francis's my tuk-tuk is Francis's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $300.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $300 goes:
• Labor charges: $75
• Towing and inspection: $10
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $215
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Francis
Wanted to say thank you properly. 48% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
- Kemi Efe Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $21
“Get well soon. Thought of Francis all day after reading this. - Zaria”
- Opio Opio Waweru 🇰🇪 · $10
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Francis all day after reading this. - Nairobi”
- Dylan B. Silva 🇨🇦 · $30.50
- Luke H. Oliver 🇺🇸 · $100
- Farah Nida Jilani 🇵🇰 · $70
“Wish I could do more. From Karachi with love.”
- Lamia Ayesha Howlader 🇧🇩 · $50
- Anonymous 🇦🇷 · $25
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Wishing you peace, Francis. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Hamilton donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Joliet.
Hang in there, Francis. Small businesses are the heart of Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Rio de Janeiro but we're thinking of you. Love from Rio de Janeiro.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Rohini but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Angeles.