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My motorbike: Jimena's only way to earn a living
Jimena drives for a living in Durham, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
🇺🇸 27759, Durham, North Carolina, United States1,779 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 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 $1,100 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $145
• Labor charges: $260
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $695
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Jimena
Updates from Jimena
Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($369). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.
Update from Durham: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($138). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Sending good thoughts, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
You're not alone, Jimena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Nairobi
Praying for you, Jimena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
praying for you, Jimena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback
sending good thoughts, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Nagpur donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Mukono
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
so sorry you're going through this, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback.
Good luck, Jimena. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Half-Way Tree donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you