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My school-run minibus: Adaeze's only way to earn a living
Without my school-run minibus Adaeze can't work; a $200 repair would put her back on the road.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria785 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 twelve 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $200 goes:
• Labor charges: $20
• Towing and inspection: $10
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $170
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Adaeze
Quick update: $94 raised so far (47%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($94 in total) I made the first payment toward engine head gasket replacement. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 45% funded and the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.
- Nghĩa Giang Tong 🇻🇳 · $20
- Mateo N. Daniels 🇬🇧 · $4
- Benjamin C. Kirby 🇬🇧 · $90
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