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Get Cynthia back on the road: my delivery van repair fund

Cynthia drives for a living in Los Angeles, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,332 views
Cynthia G. Mills
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my delivery van. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,050. 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 eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $1,050 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $550 • Labor charges: $220 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $220 • Towing and inspection: $60 Thank you for reading my story.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Cynthia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($653 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • James Mrema 🇺🇬 · $100

    “Wish I could do more - Mbale”

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    “Happy to help. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Mohammedia”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Cynthia all day after reading this. - Tema”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $100
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    “Hang in there. From Saint-Denis with love.”

  • Fatima Nasser 🇸🇦 · $25
  • Joya Sumaiya Karim 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Cynthia all day after reading this.”

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    “Hang in there. - Richards Bay”

  • Cecilia D. Gonzales 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Happy to help. Thought of Cynthia all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $21
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    “Hope things get better. My brother told me about this one. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Spanish Town”

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    “Get well soon. Hope this covers a bit of it. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

Reviews

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  • Karina F. González🇲🇽Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Joshua B. Powell🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Professional and kind

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Ratul Ratul Khan

    Praying for you, Cynthia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

    • Colm P. Magee

      Thanks for sharing this, Cynthia. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

      • Tushar H. Jadeja

        Hope things get better soon, Cynthia. Shared this with my family. Take care.

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