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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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Lawrence C. Santos
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Manchester
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
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Lawrence

  1. Small update. $446 so far, I made the first payment toward fuel pump replacement.

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  • Fabiana Priscila Teixeira

    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

    • Ousmane Issa Ndiaye

      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

      • Suresh D. NegiAddress verified

        So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. God bless

        • Tiffany H. Rogers

          You're not alone, Lawrence. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Chennai so I could bring a meal

          • Noah L. Guzman

            Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Quetta

            • Jacob B. Pierce

              Rooting for you, Lawrence. Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

              • Tim Van der Linden

                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.

                • Daniel Githinji MutebiAddress verified

                  Thinking of you. Hope you get there. After 24 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                  $947 raised of $1,600

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