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Tomás can't leave home - help build a ramp
Help Tomás regain independence: a simple ramp build.
🇲🇽 Jalisco, Mexico1,278 views
Tomás has used a wheelchair since 2023, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Tomás 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 eight hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Tomás's family will cook lunch for the team.
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Zapopan
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Paul Victor Okonkwo 🇳🇬
I live about 20 km from Zapopan. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Ramesh J. Murthy 🇮🇳
I live about 10 km from Zapopan. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
- Wanjiru Fatuma Musyoka 🇰🇪 Accepted
I live about 19 km from Zapopan. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
Get well soon. Greetings from Bornova
Wishing you peace, Fernando. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro
you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Hang in there, Fernando. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Fernando. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 13 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Zapopan.
thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Adama.
sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. All the best!
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Benin City.
Hang in there, Fernando. Hope you get there.