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Get Ayumi back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund

Without my tuk-tuk Ayumi can't work; a $1,150 repair would put her back on the road.

🇯🇵 Osaka, Osaka, Japan1,708 views
Ayumi Mariko Fujii
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Osaka
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,150. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,150 goes: • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $790 • Labor charges: $110 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $200 • Towing and inspection: $50 With deep gratitude, Ayumi

Updates from Ayumi

  1. Update from Osaka: the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $129 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Osaka: we've started the first stage. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Cristian R. López 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Chhaya E. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Sana Javeria Awan 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Hendrik Milan Van Vliet 🇳🇱 · $250
  • Paul Rotimi Williams 🇳🇬 · $50

    “You got this. Thought of Ayumi all day after reading this.”

  • Bisma Sana Chaudhry 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Kunle Abubakar Idowu 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $8

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Ayumi all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

  • Mohammad Sajib Saha 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Gonzalo W. Núñez 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Marta Hanna Tadesse 🇪🇹 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Addis Ababa”

  • Mwende Juma Wekesa 🇹🇿 · $20
  • Chalerm Boon Saetang 🇹🇭 · $25

    “Get well soon. Thought of Ayumi all day after reading this. - Chiang Mai”

  • Danjuma Kelechi Ogunbanjo 🇳🇬 · $18
  • Aubree Harrison 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Janhavi N. Gokhale 🇮🇳 · $46

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  • Good luck, Ayumi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Bangkok.

    • rooting for you, Ayumi. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

      • so sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. God bless.

        • Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

          • Keep going, Ayumi. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Iloilo City so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

            • Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

              • Wishing you the best, Ayumi. Small businesses are the heart of Osaka. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                • So sorry you're going through this, Ayumi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Kasarani.

                  • Rooting for you, Ayumi. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update

                    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Osaka.

                      • Hope it all works out, Ayumi. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Osaka.

                        • Stay strong, Ayumi. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. God bless

                          • You're not alone, Ayumi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                            • Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up. All the best.

                              • Sending good thoughts, Ayumi. This could happen to any of us.

                                • Best of luck, Ayumi. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Osaka.

                                  • Small businesses are the heart of Osaka. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Bilbao this morning.

                                    • Hope things get better soon, Ayumi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from East London!

                                      • Milon Jewel ZamanPhoto verified

                                        Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

                                        • Sending strength, Ayumi. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

                                          • thinking of you and your family, Ayumi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

                                            • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Turin.

                                              • Francisco Flávio GonçalvesAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                                                Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 21 people at work. Thinking of Osaka.

                                                • take care, Ayumi. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Osaka.

                                                  • hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                                    • Small businesses are the heart of Osaka. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Cầu Giấy

                                                      $672 raised of $1,150

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