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Get María back on the road: my delivery van repair fund

Without my delivery van María can't work; a $400 repair would put her back on the road.

🇨🇴 Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia1,633 views
María A. Serrano
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Palmira
I make my living with my delivery van. 7 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. 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 three 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 $400 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $290 • Labor charges: $30 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 • Towing and inspection: $30 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - María

Updates from María

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($97 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Palmira: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Samuel Opio Byaruhanga 🇰🇪 · $22

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  • looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Machakos.

    • Rooting for you, María. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

      • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. All the best

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