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

Parker drives for a living in Akron, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Akron, Ohio, United States1,042 views
Parker J. Li
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Akron
I make my living with my motorbike. 5 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $650 goes: โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $210 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $65 โ€ข Labor charges: $375 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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    โ€œWishing you the best. Thought of Parker all day after reading this. - Puneโ€

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    โ€œAll the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Belfastโ€

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    Went above and beyond

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

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

      • Parker J. LiOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Akron I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Houston

      • Sending love. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Butwal so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

        • Wishing you the best, Parker. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ciudad de Mรฉxico

          • Lucy Joyce OmondiPhoto verified

            Hang in there, Parker. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

            • Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.

              • Praying for you. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

                • Stay strong, Parker. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 9 people at work. God bless.

                  • Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Sacramento.

                    • sending strength, Parker. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                      • Sending strength, Parker. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Manchester.

                        • Hope things get better soon, Parker. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                          • Hope it all works out, Parker. Hope you get there. Blessings.

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