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A ramp for Joaquim: volunteers and tools needed

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Juazeiro do Norte.

🇧🇷 Ceará, Brazil299 views
Elaine Natália Machado
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Juazeiro do Norte
Joaquim has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Joaquim 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 ten hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Joaquim's family will cook lunch for the team. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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one weekend
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In person in Juazeiro do Norte
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
#accessibility#carpentry#volunteer#disability

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  • Do-hyun Hyun-jun Jeon

    Rooting for you, Elaine. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. God bless.

    • Yolanda W. Ibáñez

      Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Durham.

      • Diya L. Mishra

        This could happen to any of us. Love from Nashik.

        • Ngân Oanh VuPhoto verified

          Keep going, Elaine. Gave what I could, wish it was more

          • Kirana Hani Simanjuntak

            So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 15 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

            • Ganesh Nambiar

              Wishing you the best, Elaine. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Bangkok.

              • Rodrigo D. Herrera

                Take care. Wishing Joaquim a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

                • Nithya M. MurthyPhoto verified

                  Rooting for you, Elaine. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                  • Divina W. TorresID verified

                    So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Sent it to 15 people at work.

                    • Henryk Wojciech Baran

                      Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                      • Fani Sari Permana

                        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                        • Majid Khalid Rashid

                          look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                          • Snehal P. Gandhi

                            Keep going, Elaine. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted.

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