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My delivery van: Sarah's only way to earn a living
Without my delivery van Sarah can't work; a $250 repair would put her back on the road.
🇹🇿 Mwanza, Tanzania444 views
I make my living with my delivery van. 5 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 2 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 $250 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $220
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $10
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Sarah
Updates from Sarah
Thank you all. We're at 68% now ($170). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.
We're at 50% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for suspension replacement is now scheduled. More news soon.
Quick update: $20 raised so far (8%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Stay strong, Sarah. Shared this with my family. God bless