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Get Sophie back on the road: my motorbike repair fund

Without my motorbike Sophie can't work; a $550 repair would put her back on the road.

🇦🇺 Queensland, Australia1,951 views
Sophie B. Cunningham
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Gold Coast
I make my living with my motorbike. 10 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. 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 ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $550 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $230 • Towing and inspection: $55 • Labor charges: $265 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Sophie

  1. Update from Gold Coast: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 64% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Gold Coast: the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Be well. Thought of Sophie all day after reading this. - Dublin”

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    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Gregory PetersPhoto verified

    keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Gold Coast. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up. Thinking of Gold Coast

      • Sending love, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

        • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Gold Coast

          • Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. God bless!

            • Thanks for sharing this, Sophie. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

              • Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Greetings from Poznań

                  • Best of luck, Sophie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                    • Wishing you peace, Sophie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Gold Coast

                      • thinking of you, Sophie. Small businesses are the heart of Gold Coast. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.

                        • Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Love from Lagos

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