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Get Ziad back on the road: my food truck repair fund

Ziad drives for a living in Riyadh, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,013 views

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I make my living with my food truck. 5 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $600. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $600 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $290 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $170 • Towing and inspection: $140 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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Updates from Ziad

Quick update: $580 raised so far (97%). the plan for engine head gasket replacement is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 69% thanks to 6 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($134 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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