Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
A ramp for Samir: volunteers and tools needed
Samir uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇪🇬 Aswan, Aswan, Egypt672 views
Samir has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Samir 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 six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Samir'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.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Aswan
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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You're not alone, Maryam. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Good luck, Maryam. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Maryam. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Maryam. Shared this with my family.
wishing you the best, Maryam. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Berlin.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Saskatoon
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. Thinking of Aswan
Rooting for you, Maryam. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
wishing you peace, Maryam. Get well soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Praying for you. Get well soon!
Praying for you, Maryam. This could happen to any of us
hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Sacramento
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Dehiwala.
Good luck, Maryam. Shared it with a few friends. All the best