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My delivery van: John Paul's only way to earn a living
Without my delivery van John Paul can't work; a $350 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $350 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $200
• Labor charges: $70
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $60
• Towing and inspection: $20
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- John Paul
Updates from John
Good news. Because of your gifts ($177 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward labor charges.
- Chanida Kongkaew 🇹🇭 · $100
“Hope things get better. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Pattaya”
- Andrew E. Cooper 🇺🇸 · $50
- Taylor M. Romero 🇺🇸 · $50
“Hope it all works out. My neighbor told me about this one. - Raleigh”
- Fernando R. Mercado 🇵🇭 · $10
- Sachin S. Phadke 🇮🇳 · $7
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
- Sebastian Scholz 🇩🇪 · $5
- Julián T. Benítez 🇲🇽 · $5
- Rachel S. Mabaso 🇿🇦 · $5
- Mercy Faith Juma 🇰🇪 · $5
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Sending good thoughts, John Paul. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Taguig.
Sending strength, John Paul. Hope you get there. Sent it to 35 people at work
hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care!