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

Willow's my school-run minibus is Willow's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $1,700.

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Willow F. Salazar
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 nine 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,700 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $920 • Labor charges: $430 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $185 • Towing and inspection: $165 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Willow

Updates from Willow

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  • Haider Zain Chaudhry🇵🇰Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Outstanding person

    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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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Hang in there, Willow. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Mandaue donated after I showed her your page. Love from Mandaue

    • wishing you peace, Willow. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Love from Nashik.

      • Puja Nipa PaulPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Willow. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care!

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