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Volunteers wanted: Douglas's yard after the storm

Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Douglas's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom295 views
Douglas L. Brown
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Leeds
I'm 74 and I have lived in this house in Leeds for 45 years. After the storm in November, two large branches and a fallen fence have blocked the back door and the garden path. I can no longer manage them myself because of poor eyesight. The council has told me it will be ten weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: two people with loppers and a wheelbarrow. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
effort
3–5 hours
format
In person in Leeds
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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3.2(5 reviews)

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  • Courtney N. Norris🇺🇸Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Jocelyn S. Cox🇺🇸Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Ugo Pellegrini🇮🇹Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Mohammed Ghassan Badawi🇪🇬Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Sophia Lea Stein🇩🇪Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • You're not alone, Douglas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

    • Sending good thoughts, Douglas. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

      • Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Manila.

        • hope it all works out, Douglas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

          • Wishing you the best, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Douglas. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

              • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Quezon City.

                • Wishing you peace, Douglas. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                  • Stay strong, Douglas. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Douglas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Guadalajara.

                      • good luck, Douglas. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Leeds.

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