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Get Madelyn back on the road: my food truck repair fund

Madelyn drives for a living in Springfield, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Springfield, Massachusetts, United States947 views
Madelyn D. Pearson
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Springfield
I make my living with my food truck. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $1,700 goes: โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $220 โ€ข engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,400 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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    โ€œBest of luck. Hope the May deadline works out. - Warsawโ€

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    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Madelyn all day after reading this. - Cairoโ€

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  • Sending love, Madelyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Madelyn. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

      • wishing you peace, Madelyn. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

        • It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 9 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

          • Senait LemmaPhoto verified

            Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Springfield.

            • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 23 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care

              • Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Springfield. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 12 people at work. Take care.

                • Best of luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                  • Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Wudil.

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