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My school-run minibus: Alexa's only way to earn a living

Without my school-run minibus Alexa can't work; a $1,400 repair would put her back on the road.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom772 views
Alexa Henderson
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Manchester
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the clutch assembly 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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: • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $940 • Labor charges: $370 • Towing and inspection: $90 Thanks for reading all this.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Alexa

  1. Update from Manchester: we've started the first stage. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $145 raised so far (10%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $35 raised so far (3%). the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Donna F. Campbell 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Công Hoàng Tong 🇻🇳 · $10

    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Nha Trang”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $5
  • Bukola Mercy Idowu 🇳🇬 · $30
  • Luca G. Brady 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Joliet”

  • Kimani Omondi Macharia 🇰🇪 · $8
  • Emery M. Schultz 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Raghavan N. Narayanan 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hang in there. Hope the August deadline works out. - Indore”

  • Samuel Eyob Teshome 🇪🇹 · $25

    “Stay strong. Been where you are, it gets better. - Jimma”

  • André Melo 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Alexa all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

Reviews

2.0(3 reviews)

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  • Anton Olsson🇸🇪Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Alexandre Daniel Batista🇧🇷Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Carmen P. Villalobos🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Vanessa Gabriele Thomas

    keep going, Alexa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Amelia Medina

      praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Manchester.

      $253 raised of $1,400

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