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My motorbike: Ethan's only way to earn a living
Ethan drives for a living in Paris, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 6 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $700. 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 ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $700 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $390
• Labor charges: $105
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $125
• Towing and inspection: $80
I hope life is good to you.
- Ethan
Updates from Ethan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($234 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $85 raised so far (12%). the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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