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

Hudson drives for a living in Cleveland, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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Hudson B. Oliver
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Cleveland
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $1,250 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $670 • Labor charges: $170 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $330 • Towing and inspection: $80 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Hudson

  1. Small update. $683 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $548 so far, the plan for radiator and cooling system replacement is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $323 raised so far (26%). I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Hang in there, Hudson. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Brescia but we're thinking of you. God bless

    • Mukasa Bakari MwesigwaID verifiedPhoto verified

      hope it all works out, Hudson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up

      • Thanks for sharing this, Hudson. Small businesses are the heart of Cleveland. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

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