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Build a wheelchair ramp for Chukwuemeka in Lagos

Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Lagos.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria785 views
Chidinma Idowu Kalu
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Lagos
Chukwuemeka has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Chukwuemeka 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 six hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Chukwuemeka's family will cook lunch for the team. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
one weekend
format
In person in Lagos
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools

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People who offered to help

  • Babatunde Lucky Ibrahim 🇳🇬

    I live about 11 km from Lagos. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    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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    Made a real difference

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    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    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.

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    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Delivered on promises

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  • You're not alone, Chidinma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

    • best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Los Angeles

      • You're not alone, Chidinma. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

        • thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.

          • Best of luck, Chidinma. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Boulogne-Billancourt donated after I showed her your page. All the best

            • Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. After 13 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

              • Praying for you, Chidinma. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Moscow this morning. All the best.

                • So sorry you're going through this, Chidinma. Get well soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Lagos.

                  • Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Chidinma. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                      • hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. God bless

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