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Get Gemma back on the road: my motorbike repair fund
Without my motorbike Gemma can't work; a $200 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 twelve 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 $200 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $100
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $25
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Gemma
Good news. Because of your gifts ($95 in total) I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Manila: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($70). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Auckland but we're thinking of you. Love from Auckland.
Stay strong, Gemma. Hope you get there. Blessings.
sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.