Help CJ Get Back on the Road 🙏🏽❤️

Hey everyone, for those who don’t know me, my name is CJ.

This is honestly one of the hardest things I’ve had to bring myself to do. I’m usually the type of person who tries to figure everything out on my own, work through my problems, and keep pushing no matter what life throws at me. But lately, life has really been testing me, and it’s been one thing after another.

Between personal struggles, family situations, financial responsibilities, and unexpected setbacks, I’ve been doing everything in my power to stay afloat. I’ve been working as hard as I can, reaching out to connections, creating opportunities, and doing whatever I can to keep moving forward. But sometimes, no matter how hard you work or how much you try to handle everything yourself, life can put you in a position where you genuinely need a helping hand.

For those who don’t know, I’m a freelance cameraman, videographer, and production specialist. I’ve spent years building my career, making connections, and creating opportunities for myself doing something I truly love. Everything I’ve accomplished has come from hard work, dedication, and believing in myself even when things weren’t easy.

Unfortunately, one of the biggest challenges I’m facing right now is my car. My vehicle isn’t just a way for me to get around. It’s a major part of how I make my living. I depend on it to travel to filming locations, transport my camera equipment, meet with clients, and take on job opportunities. Without reliable transportation, it’s become extremely difficult to keep up with work, and I’ve already had to deal with missed opportunities and additional transportation expenses just trying to get from point A to point B.

My car has been giving me problems for a while, but now I’m facing some major repairs. Both my left and right control arms are completely worn out and rusted, and my exhaust system also needs significant replacement and work done. Between purchasing parts, labor, and the other necessary repairs, I’m looking at approximately $4,700 to get my vehicle fully repaired and safely back on the road. Another option would be purchasing a reliable replacement vehicle, which would cost around 9,000$.

I’m not asking anyone to solve all my problems. I’m simply trying to get back into a position where I can continue working, providing for myself, and rebuilding the stability I’ve worked so hard to create. Having reliable transportation again would make a tremendous difference in my life and allow me to accept more opportunities without constantly worrying about how I’m going to get there.

I believe in God, and I believe that sometimes blessings come through the kindness and generosity of other people. If it’s in your heart and you’re in a position to help me during this difficult time, I would be beyond grateful. And if you’re not able to, I completely understand. We all have our own struggles, responsibilities, and situations we’re dealing with, and I would never want anyone to put themselves in a difficult position to help me.

Whether it’s $5, $10, $50, $100, or whatever you’re comfortable giving, no donation is too small. Every single dollar is a blessing, and every contribution brings me one step closer to getting back on the road and back to work.

Even if you aren’t able to donate, simply sharing this fundraiser privately with a friend, family member, or someone you know who may be in a position to help would mean the world to me. If you know anyone who enjoys supporting, helping people through difficult situations, or giving back to someone who’s genuinely trying to better their circumstances, I would be incredibly grateful if you could pass this along.

This is a time in my life when I truly, truly need the support. I’m not giving up, I’m not stopping, and I’m going to continue doing everything I can to work my way out of this situation. I just need a little help getting over this hurdle as we all do sometimes.

To anyone who takes the time to read this, donate, share, pray for me, or even send a few words of encouragement, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I don’t take any of it for granted, and I’ll always remember the people who showed up for me when I needed it most.

God bless you all, and thank you for helping me get back on my feet. 🙏🏽❤️

— CJ THE PA