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My motorbike: Beatrice's only way to earn a living
Beatrice drives for a living in Kikuyu, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 eleven 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 $200 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $10
• suspension replacement (parts): $110
• Labor charges: $80
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Beatrice
40% there. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Thank you. - Beatrice
35% there. I made the first payment toward labor charges. Thank you.
Update from Kikuyu: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Beatrice
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take care. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Louisville but we're thinking of you. Love from Louisville.
Sending love, Beatrice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Tampa.
Sending love, Beatrice. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.