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Help Regina replace the suspension and return to work
Regina drives for a living in São Paulo, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1,512 views
I make my living with my ride-share car. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 ten 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 $300 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $30
• Labor charges: $85
• suspension replacement (parts): $185
Thank you so much.
Updates from Regina
Quick update: $35 raised so far (12%). I made the first payment toward labor charges. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $74 so far, the plan for suspension replacement is now scheduled.
Update from São Paulo: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope things get better soon, Regina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. God bless.
sending love, Regina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Arusha.