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Lourdes can't leave home - help build a ramp
Lourdes uses a wheelchair and cannot leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
馃嚭馃嚫 Pennsylvania, United States1,349 views
Lourdes has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Lourdes 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 eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Lourdes's family will cook lunch for the team.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Pittsburgh
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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good luck. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 20 people at work. Greetings from Colombo