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Maria needs my motorbike repaired to get back to work in Iloilo City
Maria drives for a living in Iloilo City, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 7 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 nine 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $200 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $105
• Towing and inspection: $25
• Labor charges: $70
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Maria
Updates from Maria
55% there. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. Thank you.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($135 in total) the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Christo E. Singh 🇿🇦 · $90
“God bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gqeberha”
- Hasan Bayram 🇹🇷 · $20
“Happy to help. Hope the November deadline works out. - Üsküdar”
- Consuelo W. López 🇲🇽 · $25
“Hang in there. I'm in Xalapa, thinking of you. - Xalapa”
- Tyler Duncan 🇺🇸 · $10
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $43
“Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - Abbottabad”
- Marijke Blom 🇳🇱 · $75
“God bless. Hope the November deadline works out. - The Hague”
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Praying for you, Maria. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted
Hang in there, Maria. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.
Sending good thoughts, Maria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
you're not alone, Maria. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Nagpur donated after I showed her your page
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Denver this morning. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Maria. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning.
Hang in there, Maria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Abuja.