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Wilma needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Breda
Wilma drives for a living in Breda, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 10 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $1,700 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $1,100
• Labor charges: $180
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $310
• Towing and inspection: $110
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Wilma
Quick update: $788 raised so far (46%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings
sending love, Wilma. Hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier
Praying for you, Wilma. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending strength, Wilma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless
Hope it all works out, Wilma. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Sending love, Wilma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.
You're not alone, Wilma. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Istanbul.
Thinking of you and your family, Wilma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Sending strength, Wilma. Hope you get there. God bless.
sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Breda
Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Pune.
Thinking of you and your family, Wilma. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Wilma. Small businesses are the heart of Breda. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Addis Ababa donated after I showed her your page. Love from Addis Ababa.
Keep going, Wilma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 16 people at work.
sending good thoughts, Wilma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Wilma. Hope you get there. Love from Caxias do Sul.
Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Breda. Hope you're open again soon.