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Yard rescue for Benjamin, 80: fallen trees and overgrown beds

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

🇬🇧 SO19 9ZY, Southampton, England, United Kingdom880 views
Benjamin D. Alvarado
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Southampton
I'm 80 and I have lived in this house in Southampton for 33 years. After the storm in May, 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 eight weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: a small team to cut, stack and carry away branches. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
3–5 hours
format
In person in Southampton
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling
#garden#elderly#cleanup

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  • Anele G. Mabaso 🇿🇦

    i live about 18 km from Southampton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

  • Peyton Barrett 🇬🇧 Photo verifiedAccepted

    I live about 18 km from Southampton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Jose E. Li🇺🇸Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Pongsak Chatchai Bunnag🇹🇭Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Mercy M. Agustin🇵🇭Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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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  • Keerthana YadavPhoto verified

    Sending love, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Munich.

    • Nicholas H. Welch

      so sorry you're going through this, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Mangaluru

      • Collins Evans Mwakyusa

        Rooting for you, Benjamin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Allentown.

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