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Get Lawrence back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund
Without my school-run minibus Lawrence cannot work; a $1,600 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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 eleven 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 $1,600 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $135
• Labor charges: $280
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,185
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Lawrence
Updates from Lawrence
Small update. $446 so far, I made the first payment toward fuel pump replacement.
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Hope it all works out, Lawrence. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Wrocław donated after I showed her your page. God bless
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. God bless
You're not alone, Lawrence. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Chennai so I could bring a meal
Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Quetta
Rooting for you, Lawrence. Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Thinking of you. Hope you get there. After 24 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything