Fuel Rudy's Passion: Transport for his Bachata Career

Hi, my name is Rudy Namikis, and I need your help in getting a car after mine was towed following a suicide attempt and 7 day hospitalization.

The tow yard wanted nearly $2000 to release my car, which is not only infeasible, but more than it's worth (2005 Hyundai Tucson with 213k miles, overdue registration, and expensive fixes required to pass SMOG).

The suicide attempt was primarily driven by financial constraints making it impossible to pay for my base living needs. Despite the emergency responders and hospital personnel wishing to help me overcome the depressive episode, they have further added to its cause with more bills.

For the past 2.5 years, I've been teaching bachata dance full time in California's Bay Area, following my passion, and sharing it with the wonderful people of the Bay Area. However, this is a rather impoverishing career choice, and I am often unable to pay my bills and meet my needs.

Now, without a car, it is impossible. I cannot drive all over the Bay Area for my teaching appointments. In fact, I have cancelled nearly all regular teaching appointments.

Please help me get a reliable car and return to sharing the love of dance and human connection.

If you have a spare car to donate, or would let me use until I get a car of my own, that would also be greatly appreciated.

Ideal car:

Goals:

If you have any questions, would like clarification, or otherwise would like to contact me directly, please email at [email redacted]

Thank you very much for your consideration and help!