Students from Collegiate School were the founders of RampsRVA in 2005.
In 2024 the Collegiate Club built five ramps. So far in 2025 they have built three ramps with a plan to build two more before year's end.
These students have a true passion for raising funds and building ramps for those in need.
Collegiate students are hitting the ground running in this new year! They completed the first build of the year Sunday 2/2, and have another one scheduled in a week. Sunday's build was for Mr. M, a 55 year-old Henrico resident who has incomplete quadriplegia, meaning a partial paralysis in all limbs. This makes it impossible for him to maneuver the steps, even with the help of his care-giver mother. The student volunteer team braved the cold, worked hard to complete a complex ramp, and were rewarded with a pizza delivery ordered by Mr. M! He was thrilled with the mobility, safety and freedom his new ramp provides, and was all smiles on the test run. Thank you Sophie, Aanya, Catherine, Hannah, Chason, Emily, JD, Elle, and Avi. Good work!
And once again, it was the extra-active, super-dedicated Collegiate team who completed another build on the afternoon of President's Day. RampsRVA had built a ramp last year for Mr. N, a 26 year old man with severe mobility issues due to a connective tissue disease and neurological issues. He was forced to move into another residence and needed a ramp asap to get to medical appointments and classes. He also works full-time, usually remotely. The 4-person team from Collegiate, led by Club faculty liaison, Physics teacher, and long-time volunteer Dave Headly, gave up their afternoon off to build the straight ramp, and Mr. N used it right away as he got out of the CareVan after his class. He was thrilled for the safety and independence the ramp provides when he took a smooth test drive into the house. Thank you Carrington, Stephen, Charlie, and JD!
May 17 was a very special day for the Collegiate RampsRVA club. The Head of School, Jeff Mancabelli, joined in the build, along with 3 students, founding member Mike Dowd, and faculty advisor Dave Headly. Dr. Headly has served as club sponsor for over 16 years and been an invaluable asset to the RampsRVA team, volunteering for extra service when needed on other builds through the years.The ramp recipient was Ms. L, a 61-year old Henrico resident who is unable to walk due to severe knee problems, among other medical issues. Because she lives alone, maneuvering her steps was dangerous and almost impossible, so she was nearly trapped inside her house. The new ramp gives her the gift of mobility, safety and independence! Thank you, Collegiate family - including students Emily, Steven and Charlie! #disability #rampachallenge #volunteersmakeadifference #collegiate
CLUB LEADERSHIP
Dr. Dave Headly
Sponsor
Alexander Tan
President
Stephen Pollard
Vice President
JD Chen
Treasurer
