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Help Ronke replace the transmission and return to work

Without my taxi Ronke can't work; a $150 repair would put her back on the road.

🇳🇬 Ogbomosho, Oyo, Nigeria921 views
Ronke Zainab Uzor
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Ogbomosho
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 ten 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $150 goes: • Towing and inspection: $10 • Labor charges: $20 • transmission replacement (parts): $120 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Ronke

Updates from Ronke

  1. We're at 30% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Ogbomosho: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Mussa Odhiambo Mugisha 🇹🇿 · $60

    “Thought of Ronke all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaam”

  • Lourdes C. Velasco 🇨🇴 · $25

    “Hang in there. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Bogotá”

  • Wegayehu Marta Belay 🇪🇹 · $10

    “Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Mekelle”

  • Chinmay H. Phadke 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Thought of Ronke all day after reading this. - Thane”

Reviews

3.3(6 reviews)

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  • Janet H. Miller🇬🇧Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Mohammed Hadi Nabulsi🇸🇦Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • William Dixon🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Angelo M. Legaspi🇵🇭Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Hélène Dominique Carpentier🇲🇦Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Madeline C. Hill🇬🇧Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ronke.

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. towing and inspection comes first ($10) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 28 people at work. God bless.

    • good luck. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

      • thinking of you and your family, Ronke. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Suwon this morning. God bless

        • Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.

          • Nandini VaradarajanAddress verified

            Rooting for you, Ronke. Hope this works out for you.

            $105 raised of $150

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