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Get Samuel back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund
Samuel's my school-run minibus is Samuel's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $250.
🇳🇬 Epe, Lagos, Nigeria739 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $250 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $150
• Labor charges: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $45
• Towing and inspection: $20
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Samuel
Updates from Samuel
Thank you all. We're at 84% now ($210). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Epe: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 54% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending love, Samuel. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best