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My delivery van: Joseph's only way to earn a living
Without my delivery van Joseph can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $200 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $145
• Labor charges: $30
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $5
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Joseph
We're at 55% thanks to 2 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($110). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for engine head gasket replacement is now scheduled.
Quick update: $20 raised so far (10%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Emiliano H. Cortés 🇺🇸 · $5
- Sita A. Jat 🇺🇸 · $90
“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Erie”
- Helen Eleni Ayele 🇪🇹 · $20
“Wish I could do more. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Hawassa”
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sending love, Joseph. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 21 people at work.
Wishing you peace, Joseph. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.
Thanks for sharing this, Joseph. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page.
Praying for you, Joseph. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Santos
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Feira de Santana.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Thinking of Nairobi.
Thinking of you, Joseph. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Love from New Delhi.