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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, Canada1,726 views
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.
Updates from Adrian
Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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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Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Latina so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Brandon.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Brandon
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.
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
thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best
keep going, Adrian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Brandon
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
Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from San Fernando!
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.
You're not alone, Adrian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. All the best