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Alexandra can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Alexandra regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇺🇸 California, United States701 views
Alexandra has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Alexandra 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 Alexandra'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 Oakland
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Ashok M. Oberoi 🇮🇳
i live about 3 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Ratul Jewel Hossain 🇧🇩
i live about 9 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Javier A. Navarro 🇪🇸 Accepted
I live about 11 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Adnan Kamran Kazmi 🇵🇰
I live about 4 km from Oakland. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care