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Katharina can't leave home - help build a ramp

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

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,488 views
Marcel Werner Haas
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Berlin
Katharina has used a wheelchair since 2025, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Katharina 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 six hours of work. Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Katharina's family will cook lunch for the team. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
one weekend
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In person in Berlin
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carpentry, measuring, power tools

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  • Shivam G. Negi🇮🇳Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Professional and kind

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Matthew C. Craig🇺🇸Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Anele B. Jones🇿🇦Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.

    • Stay strong, Marcel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Berlin.

      • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Berlin

        • Praying for you, Marcel. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

          • Praying for you, Marcel. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Augusta.

            • Keep going, Marcel. Your post was clear and honest

              • Rooting for you, Marcel. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

                • Rooting for you, Marcel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                  • Shafiq Nahid GhoshPhoto verified

                    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care

                    • So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 15 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                      • sending strength, Marcel. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning. Love from Quezon City.

                        • Praying for you, Marcel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                          • sending love, Marcel. This could happen to any of us. Love from Erie!

                            • take care, Marcel. Get well soon. Take care.

                              • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Nakuru!

                                • Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Laval.

                                  • Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care

                                    • sending strength, Marcel. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

                                      • Wishing you the best, Marcel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 26 people at work.

                                        • Sending good thoughts, Marcel. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Vancouver

                                          • praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. God bless.

                                            • Wishing you peace, Marcel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

                                              • You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Lucknow.

                                                • Thanks for sharing this, Marcel. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

                                                  • praying for you, Marcel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Contagem

                                                    • Sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 5 people at work. Greetings from Bang Khen.

                                                      • Bình Nghĩa CaoPhoto verified

                                                        Wishing you peace. Wishing Katharina a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                                                        • you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                                                          • Hope things get better soon, Marcel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

                                                            • you're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

                                                              • Sending strength, Marcel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Berlin.

                                                                • I hope things turn around soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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                                                                    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Berlin.

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