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Jacob needs my delivery van repaired to get back to work in Lexington

Jacob drives for a living in Lexington, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

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Jacob Griffin
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Lexington
I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. 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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,350 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $690 • Labor charges: $125 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $350 • Towing and inspection: $185 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Updates from Jacob

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($137 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Jennifer Hernandez

    Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bristol.

    • Soledad F. Morales

      Good luck, Jacob. Shared it with a few friends

      • Adeline Hernandez

        Rooting for you, Jacob. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Quezon City donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

        • Alyssa K. Ramos

          Sending strength. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

          • Wangari Auma Kiptoo

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

            • Viola Conte

              Praying for you. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

              • Madeline G. Gutierrez

                Sending strength, Jacob. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Ribeirão Preto this morning. Take care.

                • Yash W. Yadav

                  Wishing you the best, Jacob. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

                  • Harsh L. PatelPhoto verified

                    Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Lexington

                    • Everly A. Hicks

                      You're not alone, Jacob. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Saskatoon

                      • Letícia Camila Medeiros

                        Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Obuasi!

                        • Seda Sibel Yılmaz

                          Thanks for sharing this, Jacob. Looking forward to the next update.

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