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My school-run minibus: Willem's only way to earn a living
Without my school-run minibus Willem can't work; a $300 repair would put him back on the road.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa229 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 2 children. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $300 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $120
• Labor charges: $90
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $40
Thank you so much.
- Willem
Updates from Willem
Good news. Because of your gifts ($88 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Johannesburg: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 17% funded and I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.
- Camila A. Moreno 🇲🇽 · $11
- Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $25
- Miguel M. Martínez 🇲🇽 · $13
“Thought of Willem all day after reading this.”
- Yash L. Anand 🇺🇸 · $50
“Sending love. I'm in Springfield, thinking of you.”
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how is Willem doing now?
Sending love, Willem. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.