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My food truck: Rowan's only way to earn a living
Without my food truck Rowan cannot work; a $950 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $950. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $950 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $85
• Labor charges: $260
• transmission replacement (parts): $605
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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“Hope this helps. Only $71 but hope it helps. - Palmira”
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“Hope the February deadline works out. - Newcastle”
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“Every little bit. Hope the February deadline works out. - Tallahassee”
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“Get well soon. Saw your post and had to give. - Kota”
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Sending love, Rowan. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bang Khen but we're thinking of you.
Keep going, Rowan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Keep going, Rowan. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Aurangabad but we're thinking of you.
hope things get better soon, Rowan. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Barcelona.
I hope things turn around soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Hope you get there. Love from Cox's Bazar
Sending strength, Rowan. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Mohammedia donated after I showed her your page.
thinking of you, Rowan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Rowan. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Manukau
Thanks for sharing this, Rowan. Hope you get there. Greetings from Leeds.
thinking of you, Rowan. Shared it with a few friends. All the best
small businesses are the heart of Manukau. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together.
Small businesses are the heart of Manukau. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Manukau. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Dhaka.
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Mangaluru
hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Seoul.
Wishing you peace, Rowan. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Calamba.
Thinking of you, Rowan. Small businesses are the heart of Manukau. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Guarulhos.
you're not alone, Rowan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Small businesses are the heart of Manukau. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
sending love, Rowan. Looking forward to the next update.