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My delivery van: Stepan's only way to earn a living
Without my delivery van Stepan can't work; a $500 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 12 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $500. 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 eleven 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $500 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $420
• Labor charges: $40
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best
You're not alone, Stepan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Lahore.
Thinking of you, Stepan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Epe but we're thinking of you. Love from Epe.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Kumasi
Thinking of you and your family, Stepan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless
Hope it all works out, Stepan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Moscow.
Sending strength, Stepan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 24 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Thinking of you and your family, Stepan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Thanks for sharing this, Stepan. It takes guts to ask. Well done!
You're not alone, Stepan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.