Hands-on laborDisability & accessibilityUrgent
Build a wheelchair ramp for Eva in Joliet
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Joliet.
🇺🇸 Illinois, United States1,259 views
Eva has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Eva 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 ten hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Eva'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 Joliet
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Tariq Hatem Maalouf 🇪🇬
I live about 14 km from Joliet. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Lahore this morning. Take care
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Joliet.
sending good thoughts, Avery. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Coimbatore donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Joliet.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
Thinking of you, Avery. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Sending love, Avery. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Keep going. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours!
Good luck, Avery. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Newcastle upon Tyne this morning. All the best.
Good luck, Avery. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted
So sorry you're going through this, Avery. Hope this works out for you.
Take care, Avery. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hang in there, Avery. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Joliet.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Hyderabad this morning. Greetings from Hyderabad.
sending strength, Avery. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Joliet.
sending strength, Avery. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Hope you get there. Sent it to 27 people at work.
Thinking of you and your family, Avery. Wishing Eva a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Joliet.
Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Love from Dnipro.
Thinking of you and your family, Avery. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Los Angeles
Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from San Jose.
Wishing you the best, Avery. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Colombo
Sending strength, Avery. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.