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Mobilize Me!
Since becoming disabled in 2005, I've struggled to work in traditional job settings. While I'm a very capable person, my spinal and nerve disorders make it difficult to sustain gainful, competitive employment.
In late 2015, in response to a loss of income and a lot of fear of losing my independence because of my worsening spinal condition, I started making and selling jewelry online .
I've been incredibly fortunate to find a business that has helped me grow and earn some independence and freedom in my life. Unfortunately, the physical demands of hauling and setting up a heavy duty canopy, tables, and all my stuff is wearing on me. Not only do I spent so many hours setting up and tearing down, loading and unloading, that could be spent making inventory and booking events, but the process causes so much pain that it often means I'm unable to do much else for 1-4 days following a market.
If I'm going to continue working this business, I need to change how I show up at outdoor events.
In late 2015, in response to a loss of income and a lot of fear of losing my independence because of my worsening spinal condition, I started making and selling jewelry online .
I've been incredibly fortunate to find a business that has helped me grow and earn some independence and freedom in my life. Unfortunately, the physical demands of hauling and setting up a heavy duty canopy, tables, and all my stuff is wearing on me. Not only do I spent so many hours setting up and tearing down, loading and unloading, that could be spent making inventory and booking events, but the process causes so much pain that it often means I'm unable to do much else for 1-4 days following a market.
If I'm going to continue working this business, I need to change how I show up at outdoor events.
The Big Red Truck
In 2017, I purchased an old Grumman P30 (like the UPS & FedEx trucks where the driver never shuts the door). While the truck ran well enough during the test drive, unfortunately, it broke down on the way home from buying it!
My intention was to build a "mobile boutique" so that I can drive up to events, invite shoppers inside, and save myself the 2-4 hours a day loading and unloading, along with the days of recovery the setup often requires.
My intention was to build a "mobile boutique" so that I can drive up to events, invite shoppers inside, and save myself the 2-4 hours a day loading and unloading, along with the days of recovery the setup often requires.
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After towing to multiple mechanics over the past year and a half, I finally found out how much the repairs are going to be, and found a shop that can handle the job. Sadly, the head gaskets are blown and cannot be saved. The truck needs an engine replacement!
The quote for the job is $8680.65 (including labor and tax). It's pricier than most engine replacements because of the unique design of the Grumman P30 vehicle - the engine needs to be pulled out and installed from the inside of the truck, rather than through the hood, and special equipment is needed for this to happen. To put a deposit down and get started on this project, I need to raise $4340. |
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I'll need to raise another $4340 as soon as possible after that first to pay the shop when they've completed the job.
I'll need about 3K more to cover the rest of my projected costs:
This all totals up to the $11,630 in anticipated costs to get my mobile boutique built and running reliably.
Since becoming disabled in 2005, I’ve barely been able to earn $10K in annual income, so a goal of $11,630 is BIG to me. Luckily my income has been slowly but steadily increasing over the years since starting to make and sell crafts. Getting my mobile boutique running would make a huge difference for me in terms of my ability to earn income, and my quality of life.
I'll need about 3K more to cover the rest of my projected costs:
- $300 Flooring
- $500 Walls
- $850 Generator
- $100 Lights
- $170 Wall Mounted Heating Unit (so I can work into November)
- $270 Portable A/C Unit (It's a big metal box, July & August are HOT)
- $700 Remove rear garage and replace with doors + pegboard interior
- $60 Finish painting front of truck
This all totals up to the $11,630 in anticipated costs to get my mobile boutique built and running reliably.
Since becoming disabled in 2005, I’ve barely been able to earn $10K in annual income, so a goal of $11,630 is BIG to me. Luckily my income has been slowly but steadily increasing over the years since starting to make and sell crafts. Getting my mobile boutique running would make a huge difference for me in terms of my ability to earn income, and my quality of life.
