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Help Waylon replace the fuel pump and return to work

Waylon's my food truck is Waylon's only source of income and needs a fuel pump replacement costing $1,150.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,089 views
Waylon R. Caldwell
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Oakland
I make my living with my food truck. 10 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,150. 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 3 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 $1,150 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $630 • Labor charges: $390 • Towing and inspection: $130 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Waylon

Updates from Waylon

  1. We're at 6% thanks to 5 of you. I made the first payment toward fuel pump replacement. More news soon.

  2. 3% there. the plan for fuel pump replacement is now scheduled. Thank you.

  • Jonathan F. Lopez 🇨🇦 · $5
  • Marlon Lewis 🇯🇲 · $5
  • Andrea Carbone 🇮🇹 · $10

    “From my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Brescia”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Bella Howell 🇳🇿 · $10
  • Wawan Iwan Wardana 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Be well. Thought of Waylon all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Hendrik H. Nkosi 🇿🇦 · $10

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4.0(6 reviews)

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  • Ethan P. Stanley🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Miguel G. Castro🇦🇷Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Amanda Isabela Pinto🇧🇷Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Delivered on promises

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  • wishing you the best. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless!

    • Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Nagpur.

      • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Tel Aviv

        • I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Oakland.

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

            • Waylon R. CaldwellOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              Fuel pump replacement (parts) is $630 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.

          • Best of luck, Waylon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

            • Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Onitsha donated after I showed her your page. Love from Onitsha.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Waylon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Southampton this morning. God bless.

                • Victoria S. JohnsonPhoto verified

                  Rooting for you, Waylon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted

                  • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Oakland.

                    • Gabriel RobertID verified

                      Hope it all works out, Waylon. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.

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