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Help Cherry replace the suspension and return to work
Without my food truck Cherry can't work; a $200 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my food truck. 3 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $200 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $100
• Labor charges: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $25
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Cherry
Small update. $175 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($85). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Iloilo City: I made the first payment toward suspension replacement. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Iloilo City
Sending strength, Cherry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Iloilo City.
any update on how things are going in Iloilo City?
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless
Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Cherry?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about suspension replacement (parts), advice is welcome too.
Small businesses are the heart of Iloilo City. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Thủ Đức this morning. Greetings from Thủ Đức.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Cherry.
It's all in the list in the story. suspension replacement (parts) is the big one at $100, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
sending good thoughts, Cherry. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Dharan
Thinking of you and your family, Cherry. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Las Cruces
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
you're not alone, Cherry. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Fresno
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Iloilo City
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Iloilo City. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Ikeja.