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Francois can't leave home - help build a ramp
Francois uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇿🇦 Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa381 views
Francois has used a wheelchair since 2022, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Francois 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 Francois'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 Richards Bay
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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- Diana Koval 🇺🇦 Address verified
I live about 5 km from Richards Bay. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care
You're not alone, Busisiwe. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Busisiwe. Wishing Francois a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
You're not alone, Busisiwe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. God bless.
sending good thoughts, Busisiwe. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 12 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Vigo.
Hang in there. Hope you get there. Greetings from Saint-Denis
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Francois a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.
Stay strong, Busisiwe. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Richards Bay.
Good luck, Busisiwe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.