Hey Steemians. My brother got some terrible news today, and I am hoping you all can help out. If any of you saw my post on Wednesday, (un)Happy Birthday, you know that he had a pretty bad end to his day. He blew a tire on his car and his exhaust fell off after he hit a big pothole while swerving to avoid a racoon...
The news got worse today. It turns out the rim is bent and the tire cannot be repaired. Worst of all though, it turns out that it wasn't just his exhaust pipe that broke, the whole entire catalytic converter was shreaded and destroyed...total cost for the repairs over $1100!!!
He has just started a new job a couple months back and has been living with my wife and I to save up money for his own place, but now all of his savings has to go towards fixing his car. I am hoping I can get this post some exposure and then pass on the payout to him to help him pay for the repairs. The car is the only way for him to get to and from work. Any upvotes you can spare will be greatly appreciated. I will post proof that the payout is passed on to him after the 7 days are up, and the cost of the repairs, just to make sure there is no funny business going on.
Thanks again Steemians for being so amazing and making this place great; and thank you to anyone that is able to spare an upvote to help out this awesome guy!
I gave this a 100% upvote and resteemed. I know what it feels like to have your legs keep getting kicked out from under you just when you feel like you can walk again.
My brother really appreciates all the help! I love how amazing this place is, so many helping others! Thank you.
Thanks for the resteem so I found this one. :)
@lukestokes you are absolute aces. <3
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I know how it feels too!
100 percent upvote and resteem. I hope were at least able to make a dent for your brother @merej99!
Meredith, I am so sorry! I hope that he gets his car fixed soon. I understand his despair as my car got stolen yesterday.
Gave you my $40 upvote. Good luck helping out your bro.
This will be a huge help to him, $1100 at one time is a lot for him to spend so taking it under $1k is huge for him! Thank you so so much!
I sent you some SBD to help as well.
I just saw that! Thank you so incredibly much, this is amazingly kind of you to help like this! He will be so grateful when I tell him in the morning!
Such people still exist. Happ to know that people like @lukestokes exist. It makes me smile :)
Yeah, he is a real awesome person for what he did to help my brother out!
I am sorry i couldnt do much. New here. Do feed him my recipes. Hope it makes him happy :(
Upvoted! It was worth .14 cents! I'm all for helping out a guy who's struggling. I'm in the same boat. Just praying my 16 year old Buick that Daddy gave me before he transitioned to the next life will last!
Thanks for your vote, here's one right back at ya to hope the Buick holds up!
Upvoted and resteemed.
Much appreciated! He will be so thankful for everyone doing what they can to help him.
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Damn man. My brother will really appreciate that for sure! Minnows helping minnows haha
Hoax or Not I'd be a AzzHat not to Upvote and help another Human. ..
as I was reading I was hoping to hear this be one of those really funny long jokes and some how all this Damage and the Racoon got away with a Rim or the Exhaust Pipe...ol well my Amazing Joke Dream crushed but your Bro got the Worst end..let Him know it's not over yet and also If everyone can share this type of Story how Steem community supports Life like this...that would be PErfect. .
Time to Show FlatBook that it's all about Love over here . ..this is my Second Day steemin and ...man..wthell is facebook lololol
Sorry my upvote doesn't carry much weight. but if a big number offer this post an upvote, I'm sure things will go well rewards wise, and your brother will be happy. Tell him thank you for not running over the Racoon.
Every vote counts! Mine is only for about $0.40 right now too, but I know he will appreciate every little bit. It all helps! Thanks so much!
Dude, you may want to resteem the post as well. This is a good use of steems.
I did resteem for you, hope it helps get the message out there.
Upvoted too👍😉
You are awesome for helping out!
Upvoted and resteemed, sir.
OK, fellow Steemians...let's get the word out!
Thanks so much! He could use the help for sure. Just got unlucky driving home...
Upvoted and Resteemed! Best of luck. I know how much that sucks.
Thanks so much! Yeah, it was a terrible way for him to start out his weekend when he got the call today.
Yea. I think that do that on purpose. Jerks
good luck to your brother, I have been in come crappy situations as well. I know my upvote doesnt do much, but at least its something. i will resteem too. take care
Every little bit helps. I appreciate everyone so much for helping in whatever way they can. I know my brother does as well.
Upvoted and restreemed. Best of luck :)
Thank you so much, really appreciate this community looking out for one another.
Upvoted :) Good luck!
Thanks so much!
Upvoted. I had the same problem with my Buick Regal but I was blessed that it was still under warranty. 120,000 miles is the cut off. I was at 110,000 miles at the time. Would have cost me $1500 dollars.
Oh man! Yeah, his car is getting beaten down pretty bad so it was almost to the point where we had to decide if it was worth to fix or not, he just can't afford to have a car payment right now...especially while he's trying to save for a place of his own to live at.
Good luck Brotha!
Thanks so much my man! Appreciate all the help.
Aye MK sorry to hear about your brother I have something coming your way that might help
Thanks man, he was on a roll here and just got slowed down by this. Like I said though he is literally the most laid back dude I know and has already perked back up after that terrible news.
yeah he seemed like a super chill and happy dude in that second pic! Give him my regards!
He say's thanks man! He's thinking he needs to get on here now.
Tell him when he gets on here, that he already has a dedicated soon to be friend and follower waiting haha! Which means a rando vote for his introduction post! Prayers are going up for him!
Hahaha, he sees how awesome this place is. I just had him read the post and all the comments and he's like, what is this place? Why is everyone so nice? hahah
It's because we are all generating an unfathomable fortune haha Steem is going to be bigger than reddit and Facebook one day!
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I have been upvoting every one of your reply/comments here to maximize steems going to you from me. Everyone else should do the same
Sir the Lord will provide. The help is on the way! Will pray for more compassionate hearts to extend help.
Oh he already has, these amazing people on here have helped my brother more than he could have imagined. It may not cover all of the repairs, but it helps incredibly. Thank you so much!
So sorry ! I gave a little. My vote not much.
Upvote and reesteemed
sure, will upvote him to keep him going in crypto and save his ride.
And this right here is why steemit is both amazing and will succeed. Instead of banks deciding where money gets to go when newly created we the people do here at steemit and that is a huge boon.
Good luck with the car troubles homie.
Best of luck, car trouble sucks.
I hope your brother can get back on his feet and congrats for being an awesome couple! God bless!
Hope all works out ok for him.........billytwohearts
I feel you brother , get those wheels back on track!good luck for everything!xx
Good Morning! Following you from the steem friend train! Upvoted and Following. Always here to help. Have a good weekend!
That's awful! Better luck to your brother.
holla,
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Hope you are meeting your goal! Sorry to hear about your brother's misfortune!