Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
A ramp for Marcus: volunteers and tools needed
Help Marcus regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇺🇸 California, United States1,037 views
Marcus has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Marcus 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 local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Marcus's family will cook lunch for the team.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Riverside
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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Good luck, Eleanor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Praying for you, Eleanor. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
Get well soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Eleanor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.