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Get Melanie back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund
Melanie's my tuk-tuk is Melanie's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $750.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $750. 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 family of five. 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $750 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $90
• suspension replacement (parts): $460
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $200
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Melanie
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- Farah Dua Lodhi 🇵🇰 · $250
“All the best. From Abbottabad with love. - Abbottabad”
- Rohan Powell 🇯🇲 · $122
- Raúl N. Gutiérrez 🇲🇽 · $50
“Happy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Tehuacán”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
- Dusit Thawatchai Saelim 🇹🇭 · $10
“This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bang Khen”
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Grand Rapids.
Thank you. If you're in Grand Rapids I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
you're not alone, Melanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.