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Help Adrian replace the gearbox and return to work

Without my food truck Adrian can't work; a $1,450 repair would put him back on the road.

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Adrian L. Shaw
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London
I make my living with my food truck. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 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 $1,450 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $850 • Labor charges: $330 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $165 • Towing and inspection: $105 With deep gratitude, Adrian
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Adrian

  1. Quick update: $268 raised so far (18%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $1,333 so far, I made the first payment toward labor charges.

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  • Hassan Yasir Ahmed

    Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

    • Ezekiel Greene

      Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

      • Ezekiel Walters

        So sorry you're going through this, Adrian. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Zewditu Hiwot Belay

          sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of London

          • Lavanya Rao

            hang in there, Adrian. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 14 people at work.

            $1,832 raised of $1,450

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