MoneyJobs & livelihoodUrgent
My pickup: Niluka's only way to earn a living
Niluka drives for a living in Negombo, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇱🇰 Negombo, Western, Sri Lanka1,249 views
I make my living with my pickup. 3 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $255. 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 eleven 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 $255 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $165
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $30
• Towing and inspection: $5
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Niluka
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Bayu Erlangga Susanto 🇮🇩 · $50
- Natalia A. Cook 🇺🇸 · $4
“Every little bit. Hope the November deadline works out. - Knoxville”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
“Be well. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Pune”
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
thinking of you, Niluka. This could happen to any of us. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 30 people at work. God bless.
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Take care
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from London
how is Niluka doing now?
Sending love, Niluka. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 30 people at work. All the best
Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Lapu-Lapu but we're thinking of you. Love from Lapu-Lapu.
thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Tarragona.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 38 people at work. Take care
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best