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Olivia needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in London
Olivia drives for a living in London, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 5 weeks.
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I make my living with my taxi. 5 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. 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 nine 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $810
• Labor charges: $175
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $140
• Towing and inspection: $75
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Olivia
Update from London: we've started the first stage. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 37% funded and the plan for fuel pump replacement is now scheduled.
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“Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Stuttgart”
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“Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Derry”
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Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of London
Hang in there, Olivia. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care.
Hope this works out for you. After 19 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Take care, Olivia. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Kasarani.
hope it all works out, Olivia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Soweto donated after I showed her your page.