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Help Yaw replace the fuel pump and return to work
Yaw drives for a living in Accra, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my taxi. 6 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 eleven 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 $250 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $135
• Labor charges: $45
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• Towing and inspection: $45
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Yaw
Good news. Because of your gifts ($53 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $103 so far, I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.
- Zahra Kirana Siahaan 🇮🇩 · $36
“Only $36 but hope it helps. - Jakarta Selatan”
- Komal T. Panwar 🇺🇸 · $50
- Noor Annelies De Haan 🇳🇱 · $50
“Be well. Saw your post and had to give. - Haarlem”
- Amadou Pape Konaté 🇳🇱 · $3
“Rooting for you. Thought of Yaw all day after reading this.”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Yaw?
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 7 people at work. Love from Hyderabad.
Sending good thoughts, Yaw. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Sakai.
Wishing you peace, Yaw. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 23 people at work.
You're not alone, Yaw. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Phuket but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Accra.
hope it all works out, Yaw. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. All the best