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A ramp for Elijah: volunteers and tools needed
Elijah uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇺🇸 Augusta, Georgia, United States225 views
Elijah has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Elijah can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair.
The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two.
The ramp has to meet the accessibility guideline for gradient, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Elijah's family will cook lunch for the team.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Augusta
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Sérgio Gabriel Gonçalves 🇧🇷 Address verified
I live about 13 km from Augusta. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Augusta.
rooting for you, Cynthia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 28 people at work. Blessings.
hang in there, Cynthia. Gave what I could, wish it was more
praying for you. Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. God bless.
thanks for sharing this, Cynthia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you, Cynthia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Thinking of you, Cynthia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
You're not alone. Get well soon. Thinking of Augusta.
Thinking of you, Cynthia. Your post was clear and honest
Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Take care, Cynthia. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Phuket this morning. God bless
sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care!