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My tuk-tuk: Liliana's only way to earn a living

Without my tuk-tuk Liliana can't work; a $800 repair would put her back on the road.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Cleveland, Ohio, United States862 views
Liliana K. Ibarra
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Cleveland
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $800. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $800 goes: โ€ข Labor charges: $240 โ€ข gearbox replacement (parts): $520 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $40 Thank you so much. - Liliana

Updates from Liliana

  1. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($166). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  • Tiago Farias ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $7
  • Dhruv Dave ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Novi Dian Ramadhan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10
  • Oluwaseun Funmilayo Williams ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50

    โ€œStay strong. Gave what I could this week. - Glasgowโ€

  • Vida Ernestina Kumi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5
  • Rasha Jamila Youssef ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Kehinde Yetunde Danjuma ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $36

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2.9(7 reviews)

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  • Tigist Roman Ayele๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Thinking of you, Liliana. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.

    • Rodel M. PascualPhoto verified

      sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

        • Keep going, Liliana. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

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