Build Date 11/27/2009 Client Doris Location Henrico, VA Builders David Goin Julianna Triano Tony Moss Scott Pickett Tori Lau Kamille Triana Mike Dowd Story Doris is 88 years old and lives alone. Her children come by several times a week to check on her and make sure she is doing okay. She had a stroke a few years ago, which has really slowed her down. Our Midlothian High School team...
Build Date 11/5/2009 Client Wilma Location Richmond, VA Builders Jake McGee Molly Mansfield Katherine Melson Gabby Gelozin Stephen Holt Burke Modisett Mac Foley Andrew Emroch Story Wanda is a 58 year old single mother who uses a cane or scooter to get around. She has osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and a broken hip. Despite these challenges, she was determined to bake sweet potato pie for our builders from Collegiate School. And...
Build Date 11/5/2009 Client Oza Location Richmond, VA Builders Andrew Emroch Katherine Melson Molly Mansfield Gabby Gelozin Burke Modisett Stephen Holt Mac Foley Jessica Liggon (RAMPS VCU Intern) Story Oza is 63 years old and has hypertension and diabetes. She also had a kidney transplant as well as a stroke several years ago. She was overjoyed and moved to tears by the hard work of our Collegiate School build team. She...
Build Date 11/2/2009 Client Ann Location Henrico, VA Builders Laura Lee Boykin Tori Catlett Heather Peterson Tony Moss Thea Pepperl Chung-hao Hsieh Maddy Tackett Tori Lau Story Ann is a disabled senior living with her caregiver husband. She became quite emotional as she thanked this build crew from Midlothian High School. She was hesitant on her first trip down the ramp with her powerchair (she hasn't had a ramp to be...
Build Date 11/2/2009 Client Teresa Location Henrico, VA Builders Laura Lee Boykin Tori Catlett Heather Peterson Tony Moss Thea Pepperl Chung-hao Hsieh Maddy Tackett Tori Lau Story Teresa is a paraplegic. Her new wheelchair ramp allows her to roll safely to the driveway (and the car) for rehabilitation and doctor's appointments. She was so excited to try out the ramp that she rolled out and barreled down the ramp before we...
Build Date 6/23/2009 Client Albert Location Richmond, VA Builders Johnsie Nesmith Ana DiLoreto Justin Crews Jonathan Miutz David Allen Story Albert is a 95 year old gentleman confined to a wheelchair or walker. He was delighted to meet the students who donated their time to ensure he and his wife can safely remain in the home they've lived in for over 50 years. Our CSEI (Cochrane Summer Economic Institute)...
Build Date 6/23/2009 Client Robert Location Richmond, VA Builders Elizabeth Garrett Britt Waddell Olivia Farmer Cabell Willis Ashish Makadia Story Robert is a 74 year old diabetic. He lives with his son and daughter-in-law. His son is his round the clock caregiver. His new ramp allows him to safely leave the house without worrying about tripping or slipping down the steps. Our CSEI (Cochrane Summer Economic Institute) partnership is...
Build Date 6/23/2009 Client Barbara Location Henrico, VA Builders Cameron Napps Parke Whitley AnaGarland Fitz-Hugh Hunter Brown Megan Reilly Story Barbara struggles with her balance issues every day. A recent fall resulted in a serious fracture, and her new ramp allows her to get to her doctor and physical therapy appointments. Our CSEI (Cochrane Summer Economic Institute) partnership is one we look forward to growing. It's been wonderful...