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Build a wheelchair ramp for Rafael in Manila
Help Rafael regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,014 views
Rafael has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Rafael 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 building-code slope requirement, 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 Rafael's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Manila
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Na-young Ji-min Ku 🇰🇷
I live about 4 km from Manila. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Birmingham but we're thinking of you. Blessings
Keep going, Carlo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Sending love, Carlo. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Adama
Rooting for you, Carlo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Blessings
Hope it all works out, Carlo. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Epe this morning. Thinking of Manila.
Thanks for sharing this, Carlo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Likoni this morning. God bless.
rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Manila.
Sending strength, Carlo. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings!
Hope it all works out, Carlo. Hope you get there
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. All the best!
You're not alone, Carlo. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Enugu.
Wishing Rafael a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Manila.
stay strong, Carlo. Hope this works out for you.
Sending love, Carlo. Get well soon. Greetings from Kaduna
wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 26 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Carlo. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Patras this morning. Thinking of Manila.
Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Manila.
Wishing you the best, Carlo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 9 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Carlo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal. All the best.