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Patrick needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Marseille

Patrick's my school-run minibus is Patrick's only source of income and needs a clutch assembly replacement costing $1,300.

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Patrick Maxime Legrand
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Marseille
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,300. 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 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 $1,300 goes: • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $620 • Labor charges: $240 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $310 • Towing and inspection: $130 With deep gratitude, Patrick

Updates from Patrick

  1. Quick update: $460 raised so far (35%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Pavel Timur Pavlov🇷🇺Verified helper
    Made a real difference

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

  • Natalia Porter🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Beverley Hylton🇯🇲Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Meena G. Sood🇺🇸Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • You're not alone, Patrick. Hope you make a strong comeback

    • Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Marseille. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 9 people at work. Greetings from Burnaby.

      • Babu Kamrul JahanPhoto verified

        Hang in there, Patrick. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

        • Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 19 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Marseille.

          • Praying for you, Patrick. Hope this works out for you.

            • Stay strong, Patrick. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Blessings

              • stay strong, Patrick. 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. Blessings

                • thinking of you, Patrick. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Marseille.

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