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Shahid needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Lahore

Shahid's my school-run minibus is Shahid's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $150.

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Shahid Haider Iqbal
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Lahore
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the suspension 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 wife and our newborn. 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $150 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $60 • Labor charges: $40 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 • Towing and inspection: $20 Thank you for reading my story.

Updates from Shahid

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($45 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Amelia H. Riley 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Sofía D. Montes 🇨🇴 · $20
  • Saad Qasim Naqvi 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Manuela Jéssica Rocha 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Shahid all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

  • David L. Moreno 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Ronke Halima Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Githinji Ssebuliba Kigozi 🇺🇬 · $5

Reviews

1.4(5 reviews)

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  • Tiffany C. Allen🇺🇸Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

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

  • Aarti N. Sandhu🇬🇧Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Tomás L. Aguilar🇦🇷Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Vinayak N. Chauhan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Amazing support system

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

  • Iván C. Treviño🇺🇸Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Lahore. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shahid

      • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. suspension replacement (parts) is the biggest at $60. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Hope things get better soon, Shahid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

      • hope things get better soon, Shahid. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Tarkwa but we're thinking of you. Love from Tarkwa

        • praying for you, Shahid. Shared this with my family. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Lahore

          • Sending strength, Shahid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Gaya

            • Thinking of you and your family, Shahid. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless

              • You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Radom

                • Looking forward to the next update. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings!

                  • Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.

                    • Take care. Hope you get there. Love from Quezon City.

                      • Sending love, Shahid. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

                        • You're not alone, Shahid. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal

                          • Wishing you the best, Shahid. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Peoria donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

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