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

Luke drives for a living in Seattle, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

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Luke A. Lamb
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I make my living with my motorbike. 5 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,300. 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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 $1,300 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $550 • Labor charges: $300 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $280 • Towing and inspection: $170 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Seattle!

    • Luke A. LambOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Seattle I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Rahayu Indah UtomoAddress verified

    Stay strong, Luke. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 27 people at work.

    • hope it all works out, Luke. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Seattle. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.

        • Sending love, Luke. This could happen to any of us

          • So sorry you're going through this, Luke. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Dodoma donated after I showed her your page.

            • hang in there, Luke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Seattle.

              • Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Lagos.

                • sending love. Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Cairo but we're thinking of you.

                  • Best of luck, Luke. Shared this with my family. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

                    • Good luck. Shared this with my family. I hope June is when things finally get easier

                      • Wishing you the best, Luke. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

                        • Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                          • Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                            • Yamuna N. SubramanianID verifiedPhoto verified

                              Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Coventry

                              • İsmail KayaID verified

                                You're not alone, Luke. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                                • Best of luck. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Seattle

                                  • Praying for you, Luke. Shared this with my family. God bless

                                    • Thanks for sharing this, Luke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best!

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