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Allison can't leave home - help build a ramp

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Newcastle upon Tyne.

🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom908 views
Gabriel S. Matthews
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Allison has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Allison 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 Allison'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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help

  • Do-yoon Joon-woo Park 🇰🇷 Photo verifiedAccepted

    i live about 16 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

  • Kirana Intan Simanjuntak 🇮🇩 Accepted

    i live about 19 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Maya Rose🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Thomas Werner Martin🇩🇪Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Clément Sébastien Gautier🇫🇷Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Anh Như Pham🇻🇳Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Julián M. Rivera🇨🇴Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Mateo B. Duarte🇨🇴Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Abdul Saif Mia🇮🇳Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Yue Shan Lin🇺🇸Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Asif Nahid Khatun

    Praying for you, Gabriel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Asaba this morning. Blessings

    • Eda Kübra Güler

      everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Love from Ballarat

      • Liam WalshID verified

        Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Munich

        • Angel P. Salvador

          Hope it all works out, Gabriel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • Ananya N. Yadav

            wishing you the best, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne

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