Skip to content
HelpBLESS
MoneyJobs & livelihoodUrgent

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

Lucas's my tuk-tuk is Lucas's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,950.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ North Carolina, United States2,799 views
Lucas Weaver
Email verified
Raleigh
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,950. 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 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 $1,950 goes: โ€ข engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,350 โ€ข Labor charges: $175 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $250 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $175 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Lucas

  1. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($729). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward engine head gasket replacement.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($180). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  • Kofi Kwasi Nkrumah ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Alejandra J. Aguilar ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15
  • Kezia Diana Tawiah ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Lucas all day after reading this. - Madinaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $54
  • Rabia Melek Acar ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Guadalupe L. Herrera ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $114
  • Julian Meyer ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œGet well soon. From Fort Collins with love. - Fort Collinsโ€

  • Roberto Massimo Piras ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $20
  • Rina Mega Hidayat ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Sayali L. Bhide ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Salma Mim Parvez ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $26.50

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Lucas all day after reading this.โ€

  • Javier J. Solรญs ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Pooja Manisha Bhattarai ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $30
  • Lแป‡ Phung ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Khadija Amira Mostafa ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Ramesh B. Mohan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $26.50
  • Parth D. Gala ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200

    โ€œGod bless. Saw your post and had to give. - Vadodaraโ€

  • Eun-woo Ha-joon Noh ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75

    โ€œWish I could do more. Hope the October deadline works out. - Rochesterโ€

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Kiran Rajesh Maharjan๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

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

  • Weerasak Somchai Udomsak๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Andrew S. Barker๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Dafna Dana Mizrahi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Hyun-jun Jin-woo Kang๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Yakubu Yakubu Hassan๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Keep going, Lucas. Hope you get there. Take care.

    • Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Madurai so I could bring a meal!

      • You're not alone, Lucas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

        $1,096.50 raised of $1,950

        Give

        More people who need help