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Help Anna replace the gearbox and return to work

Without my school-run minibus Anna cannot work; a $1,350 repair would put her back on the road.

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Anna Nadine Schulte
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Cologne
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. 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 nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,350 goes: โ€ข gearbox replacement (parts): $890 โ€ข Labor charges: $280 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $105 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $75 Thank you for reading my story. - Anna

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    Amazing support system

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    Amazing support system

    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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    Made a real difference

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

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    Delivered on promises

    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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  • sending love, Anna. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

    • Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Cologne.

        • Jayden T. RhodesID verified

          Hope it all works out, Anna. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Mumbai.

          • Elena BaileyVerified organization

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

            • Best of luck, Anna. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

              • rooting for you. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                • Chloe C. MayPhoto verified

                  So sorry you're going through this, Anna. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out!

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