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Get Maksym back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund

Without my school-run minibus Maksym can't work; a $250 repair would put him back on the road.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Odesa Oblast, Ukraine940 views
Maksym Mykola Volkov
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Odesa
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 5 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 nine 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $250 goes: โ€ข Labor charges: $75 โ€ข transmission replacement (parts): $150 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $25 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Maksym

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($178 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($78). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $10 raised so far (4%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Maksym

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Pranav S. Kapoor ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Emma W. Stanley ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $68
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10

Reviews

3.0(9 reviews)

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  • Nhฦฐ Tรขm Bui๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Kiptoo Ochieng Hamisi๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ayumi Misaki Watanabe๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Chalida Kanya Boonmee๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Lucy Irene Nakamya๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Giorgia Raffaella Ricci๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Lanre Chidi Salami๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Corinne Florence Legrand๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Paloma A. Lozano๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Maksym?

    • Thank you. If you're in Odesa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Stay strong, Maksym. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.

    $253 raised of $250

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