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My pickup: Nan's only way to earn a living

Nan drives for a living in Flint, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

🇺🇸 Flint, Michigan, United States1,771 views
Nan Dong
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Flint
I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,400 goes: • Labor charges: $200 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $210 • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $990 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Nan

Updates from Nan

  1. Update from Flint: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 84% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 64% thanks to 15 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. 26% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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    “Hope it all works out - Busan”

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  • Luis M. Díaz 🇲🇽 · $57.50

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Nan all day after reading this.”

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    “Thinking of you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Sydney”

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  • Héctor G. Estrada 🇪🇸 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Madrid”

  • Brianna L. Stephenson 🇯🇲 · $15

    “Blessings. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Half-Way Tree”

  • Susana N. Cortés 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Fresno”

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    “From my family to yours. Shared with friends too. - Karachi”

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  • Björn Danielsson 🇸🇪 · $200
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  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50

    “God bless! - Swansea”

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Nan?

    • Nan DongOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about labor charges, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

  • keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Wishing you the best, Nan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Flint.

      • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Flint.

        • How is Nan doing now?

          • hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Flint.

            • take care, Nan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

              • Take care, Nan. Looking forward to the next update.

                • I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Nagpur this morning

                  • Keep going, Nan. Small businesses are the heart of Flint. Hope you're open again soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

                    • hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

                      • Hope you get there. Love from Tema.

                        • Katarzyna ZielińskiPhoto verified

                          Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Love from Duque de Caxias.

                          • Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to San Fernando so I could bring a meal.

                            • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Flint.

                              • Stay strong, Nan. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Mysuru donated after I showed her your page

                                • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Hialeah this morning

                                  • Best of luck, Nan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 6 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                                    • so sorry you're going through this, Nan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Tokyo so I could bring a meal. All the best

                                      • Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Kingston.

                                        • Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Timișoara but we're thinking of you.

                                          • Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Flint.

                                            • good luck, Nan. Shared it with a few friends.

                                              • It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

                                                • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Riverside.

                                                  • Wishing you peace, Nan. Hope this works out for you. God bless

                                                    • Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                                                      • take care. Hope this works out for you. God bless!

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