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Help Florence replace the radiator and cooling system and return to work

Florence drives for a living in Thika, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Florence Njeri Massawe
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Thika
I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $100. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $100 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $60 • Towing and inspection: $25 • Labor charges: $15 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Florence

  1. Update from Thika: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Florence

  2. Small update. $25 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Florence

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  • Fábio Luiz Cavalcanti

    Stay strong, Florence. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings

    • Bushra Eman Zardari

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Thika.

      • John Paul N. Tolentino

        Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Kakamega

        • Walker M. WoodID verified

          sending good thoughts, Florence. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Aurangabad.

          • Mohan C. Panicker

            You're not alone, Florence. Hope this works out for you

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