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A ramp for Ursula: volunteers and tools needed
Help Ursula regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,267 views
Ursula has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Ursula 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Ursula's family will cook lunch for the team.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Düsseldorf
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Julián K. Macías 🇺🇸 ID verified
I live about 16 km from Düsseldorf. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
- Karan P. Kohli 🇮🇳
I live about 4 km from Düsseldorf. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Sending strength. Get well soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Düsseldorf.
This could happen to any of us. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Düsseldorf.
Sending love, Marlene. This could happen to any of us. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Dallas.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hope it all works out, Marlene. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Düsseldorf
Wishing you peace, Marlene. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from São Paulo.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Makati donated after I showed her your page.
get well soon. My neighbor in Addis Ababa donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Düsseldorf.
Hope things get better soon, Marlene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Düsseldorf.
Hang in there, Marlene. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Sending love, Marlene. Wishing Ursula a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!
Hope it all works out, Marlene. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Düsseldorf
Wishing you the best, Marlene. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best!