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Help Fasil replace the gearbox and return to work
Fasil drives for a living in Addis Ababa, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 5 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $50. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $50 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $10
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• Labor charges: $15
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Updates from Fasil
Update from Addis Ababa: I made the first payment toward labor charges. We're at 110% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 100% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
10% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you. - Fasil
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Sending love, Fasil. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
how is Fasil doing now?
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fasil!
It's all in the list in the story. towing and inspection is the big one at $10, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings
is there anything that isn't money that would help Fasil?
Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Fresno donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Fresno.
you're not alone, Fasil. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 29 people at work. Greetings from Kilkenny.
rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Take care!
Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Aurangabad
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Rooting for you, Fasil. Your post was clear and honest.
Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
thinking of you and your family, Fasil. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
wishing you peace, Fasil. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
looking forward to the next update. Love from Maringá
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. After 11 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.