Communities Work Together in Building Ramp
There was a need recently in the Olin Community. One member of the community had a medical problem requiring the amputation of part of her leg with the possibility of having her other foot removed at yet a later date. The steps up to her home would require her to use crutches instead of her wheelchair to get in and out of the house. That was the problem. It was determined that a ramp would be very beneficial to her. It was at this time that several members of the Olin Community, including Horizons participants, came together and decided to help out. As a result of the assistance and connections through the Lions’ Club to volunteers from two neighboring communities, who knew the requirements needed in building a ramp and had the expertise to guide the construction, the effort was a success. In addition, the local Lion’s Club donated $250 for materials. The ramp was built and members of the Olin Community had a learning experience while lending a helping hand. At a later date plans are being made to have a community benefit for this family.