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Carpenters wanted: an entrance ramp for Sofia
Help Sofia regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇮🇹 Sicily, Italy618 views
Sofia has used a wheelchair since 2022, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Sofia 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 Sofia's family will cook lunch for the team.
Thank you so much.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Messina
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Eleanor K. Marshall 🇺🇸
I live about 17 km from Messina. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Hoa Loan Luong 🇻🇳
I live about 15 km from Messina. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Lipi Nargis Banerjee 🇬🇧
I live about 6 km from Messina. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of Messina
Take care, Rita. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Messina.
Take care, Rita. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from London
hope it all works out, Rita. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Rita. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Stay strong, Rita. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from London.
Keep going, Rita. Your post was clear and honest. After 6 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Keep going. Hope you get there. Greetings from Embakasi!