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Fernanda can't leave home - help build a ramp
Fernanda uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States138 views
Fernanda has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Fernanda 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 eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Fernanda's family will cook lunch for the team.
I hope life is good to you.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in San Jose
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Finn Erik Smit 🇳🇱
I live about 3 km from San Jose. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Flexible on timing.
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Praying for you, Gerardo. Wishing Fernanda a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Birmingham.
Wishing you the best, Gerardo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Novosibirsk.
Wishing you peace, Gerardo. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Sending love, Gerardo. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. All the best
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
sending strength, Gerardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Praying for you, Gerardo. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Kawasaki.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Blessings
Sending love, Gerardo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. Love from Üsküdar