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Emily can't leave home - help build a ramp

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

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Free State, South Africa1,414 views
Ruan J. Van der Merwe
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Bloemfontein
Emily has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Emily 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 twelve hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Emily's family will cook lunch for the team. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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one weekend
format
In person in Bloemfontein
skills
carpentry, measuring, power tools

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  • Akash B. Luthra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

    I live about 9 km from Bloemfontein. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Stay strong, Ruan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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