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Help Gabriella replace the suspension and return to work

Gabriella's my ride-share car is Gabriella's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $1,900.

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Gabriella T. Barker
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Manukau
I make my living with my ride-share car. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,900. 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 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 $1,900 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $1,400 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $270 • Labor charges: $230 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Gabriella

  1. Quick update: $1,324 raised so far (70%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Manukau: we've started the first stage. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Gabriella all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the July deadline works out. - Augsburg”

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  • Sumaiya Popy Akter

    Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Love from Galle.

    • Arthur Jorge Melo

      Hope it all works out, Gabriella. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

      • Beatriz H. Luna

        You're not alone, Gabriella. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Reims donated after I showed her your page. Love from Reims.

        • Mariana B. Flores

          So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Edinburgh.

          • Addison S. LarsonID verifiedPhoto verified

            Take care, Gabriella. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. All the best

            • Brian MainaQuestionAddress verified

              is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Gabriella!

              • Gabriella T. BarkerOwnerAnswer

                Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. suspension replacement (parts) comes first ($1,400) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • Elijah Hart

              hope it all works out, Gabriella. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.

              • Charles B. Wilson

                Sending good thoughts, Gabriella. Small businesses are the heart of Manukau. Hope you're open again soon.

                • Rose Rivera

                  wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Albany so I could bring a meal!

                  • Akua Adwoa Manu

                    Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Manukau

                    • Elias B. Neal

                      Thanks for sharing this, Gabriella. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Campinas so I could bring a meal.

                      • Wyatt Alexander

                        You're not alone, Gabriella. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

                        • Olumide Uchenna Idowu

                          Thanks for sharing this, Gabriella. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                          $2,378.50 raised of $1,900

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