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Henrique can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Duque de Caxias.
🇧🇷 Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPosted Oct 1, 2026790 views
Henrique has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Henrique 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 twelve hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Henrique'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 Duque de Caxias
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Benjamin Andrews 🇦🇺 · 2h ago
I live about 7 km from Duque de Caxias. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Thanks for sharing this, Vanessa. Hope this works out for you.
Praying for you, Vanessa. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Rotterdam.
You're not alone, Vanessa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Arlington.
You're not alone, Vanessa. This could happen to any of us.
Thanks for sharing this, Vanessa. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal
Thanks for sharing this, Vanessa. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Good luck, Vanessa. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.
thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Mangaluru.