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My tuk-tuk: Fernando's only way to earn a living
Fernando drives for a living in Denver, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,500. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,500 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $770
• Labor charges: $230
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $370
• Towing and inspection: $130
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Fernando
We're at 10% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. More news soon. - Fernando
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $250
- Lena Pålsson 🇸🇪 · $5
- Maurício Marcelo Gomes 🇧🇷 · $50
“Rooting for you. Thought of Fernando all day after reading this. - Petrópolis”
- Quinn Long 🇺🇸 · $145
- Niall N. Buckley 🇮🇪 · $10
“Thought of Fernando all day after reading this. - Dublin”
- Suhas L. Pawar 🇮🇳 · $77
- Asher M. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $47
- Alexander H. Thornton 🇬🇧 · $19
“Sending love. Only $19 but hope it helps. - London”
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Rooting for you, Fernando. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Denver. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 36 people at work.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in London this morning.
Keep going, Fernando. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. God bless
Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Denver.
Hang in there, Fernando. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
praying for you. This could happen to any of us. After 20 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Quezon City
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Denver.
rooting for you, Fernando. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Denver.
Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless