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My motorbike: Adrian's only way to earn a living

Adrian drives for a living in Brandon, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

🇨🇦 Manitoba, Canada1,725 views
Adrian Phillips
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Brandon
I make my living with my motorbike. 8 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $1,100 goes: • Labor charges: $220 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $175 • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $705 I hope life is good to you.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Adrian

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($115 in total) I made the first payment toward labor charges. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Adrian

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  • Oliver F. Griffin

    Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Latina so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Brandon.

    • Micah W. BurtonQuestion

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Brandon

      • Adrian PhillipsOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Brandon I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

    • Sabbir Faruk Paul

      Thinking of you, Adrian. Hope this works out for you. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

      • Vivian H. KellerPhoto verified

        thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best

        • Kobina Kwadwo Twum

          keep going, Adrian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Brandon

          • Terry C. Nash

            Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Brandon. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

            • Mercy Chidinma Balogun

              Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from San Fernando!

              • Kimani Kipchoge Tembo

                Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                • Ife Ife OyelaranPhoto verified

                  You're not alone, Adrian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. All the best

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