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

Temitope drives for a living in Lagos, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,897 views
Temitope Nneka Akinwale
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Lagos
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $260. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $260 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $185 • Labor charges: $50 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $20 • Towing and inspection: $5 With deep gratitude, Temitope
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Updates from Temitope

  1. We're at 54% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for rear axle replacement is now scheduled. More news soon.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Silvia J. Sandoval 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Hope the September deadline works out. - Coyoacán”

  • Dung Kim Ho 🇻🇳 · $50

    “Sending love. Thought of Temitope all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

  • Linh Loan Dao 🇺🇸 · $10

    “You got this. I'm in St. Louis, thinking of you.”

  • Sachin L. Sheth 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Anna E. Rios 🇨🇦 · $10
  • Elsa Wulan Saputra 🇮🇩 · $13
  • Theophilus Samuel Owusu 🇬🇭 · $3
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Liang Lei Peng 🇺🇸 · $25

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  • Charlotte Laura Zimmermann🇩🇪Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

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

  • Luis J. Pacheco🇪🇸Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Emma Carrillo🇬🇧Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Aiden T. Stanley🇬🇧Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Shahid Muhammad Kakar🇵🇰Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Eduardo Luiz Dias

    You're not alone, Temitope. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.

    • Charalambos Giannis Antoniou

      thanks for sharing this, Temitope. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

      • Femi Nnamdi Adebayo

        sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Cairo.

        • Vaibhav N. Sheth

          Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Liverpool this morning.

          $231 raised of $260

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