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Hauwa needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Ibadan
Without my tuk-tuk Hauwa can't work; a $250 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 10 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 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 $250 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $170
• Labor charges: $30
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $15
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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praying for you. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Buffalo donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Good luck. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 29 people at work. Take care.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 19 people at work. God bless
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!
thanks for sharing this, Hauwa. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ibadan!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about radiator and cooling system replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Good question.
stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Siliguri.
thinking of you, Hauwa. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Dehiwala this morning. Blessings.
best of luck, Hauwa. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Warren but we're thinking of you.
Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
rooting for you, Hauwa. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.