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My tuk-tuk: Isaac's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Isaac can't work; a $150 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 ten 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 $150 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $85
• Labor charges: $40
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $5
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Isaac
We're at 98% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. More news soon.
Quick update: $98 raised so far (65%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 52% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Sending good thoughts, Isaac. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 11 people at work
Stay strong, Isaac. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 27 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Hope it all works out, Isaac. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings!
hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Medellín.
Thinking of you and your family, Isaac. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Thinking of you, Isaac. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Isaac. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Badagry.