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Manuel can't leave home - help build a ramp
Manuel uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇺🇸 California, United States258 views
Manuel has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Manuel 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 six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Manuel's family will cook lunch for the team.
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in San Diego
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Jose B. Mercado 🇵🇭
I live about 5 km from San Diego. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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Sending love, Rubén. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of San Diego.
I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.