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My delivery van: Hazel's only way to earn a living
Hazel drives for a living in Hialeah, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $2,050. 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 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $2,050 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $1,400
• Labor charges: $280
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $175
• Towing and inspection: $195
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Hazel
Updates from Hazel
Quick update: $1,445 raised so far (70%). I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care