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A ramp for Wendy: volunteers and tools needed
Wendy uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,595 views
Wendy has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Wendy 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 twelve hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Wendy'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 Bakersfield
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- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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Sending strength, William. Wishing Wendy a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Tema!
So sorry you're going through this, William. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 20 people at work. Take care.
Stay strong, William. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 27 people at work. All the best
sending love, William. Hope you get there. Blessings.
Thinking of you, William. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Stay strong, William. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. God bless
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Lapu-Lapu so I could bring a meal. All the best
wishing you the best, William. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in New Delhi donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Bakersfield.
Good luck, William. Get well soon.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Duque de Caxias but we're thinking of you. Love from Duque de Caxias
Thanks for sharing this, William. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Hope the doctors have good news. After 6 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Sending love. Get well soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.