Can we get a little help?

[minifaron]

Harebrain and I are Looking for few of you who have big hearts to give us a hand. Here in San Antonio exists a program called RAMP. Over 400 people who are in wheelchairs are unable to get in their own home. What we are looking for is people that are willing to do a little wood work, and build ramps so that they can enter their own home easier. We are looking for at the very least 7, but would like 10 people to help us. The plans and the wood will already be at the home when we arrive, we would need to bring tools and a willing back. Normally they will ask you to bring a lunch, but if we can make this happen..... Lunch will be on Faron. The date is April 21ST! I know MINI Owners are a great group of people...Just think how cool it would be to show up with a bunch of MINIs to build a ramp and help someone get into their home. Ask all your questions here, and we will respond as quick as we can. If you know that you would like to join us send me an email at minifaron@yahoo.com
Thanks,
:dancing Faron & Hershel :dancing
Harebrain & I do not want this to be a one time deal. So we will make it as cool as we can in order to help as many people as we can! By the way I have another Charitable event in the works. As many of you know my youngest daughter has Asthma, so the funds from the next will go to the Asthma Camp! The Asthma event will be HUGE and we will raise some big money! On top of that it will include driving our MINIs in the Hill country!

[scuderia]

count me in :)

[biggripper]

I wish I could. I have a three day Air Force training event that falls right in that time frame.

Please keep us posted, though, as my wife and I would like to get involved in some volunteer work.

Sean

[weezer2282]

I'd like to help out. :thumbsup I have to work on Friday though. I assume it is during the day?

[minifaron]

Yes, April 21St is a Friday & this is out in front of someones house. So yes this is during the day. I am sure that with this much advance notice almost anyone can get a day off. I understand we are asking for you to take a vacation day, but we would be helping someone get into their house.

[harebrain]

Hey guys (and any girls out there), just for clarification RAMP will provide tools. However if you can bring your own hammer or any tools of your own that you prefer to use (hammer, saw, tape measure, etc). Also, please make sure you mark your tools so everyone will know whose they are and you don't lose them.

I worked with a youth group last Saturday building two ramps and when we were finished it was great to see the man come down his ramp and say "now I can get out and get some sun. She (referring to his wife) can't keep me locked up in the house anymore!" They were very grateful. It's great to be a part of giving someone a little bit of freedom.

:thumbsup

[minifaron]

See that lets get it started in here?

[biggripper]

Seriously my obligation on the 21st is a military training obligation. I really wish I could get out of it. But do keep me in mind for the future.

[weezer2282]

I really, really would like to help out Faron, but I just took one vacation day this week and I have to take one April 28th. That leaves me with 3 more for the rest of the year. :(

[minifaron]

That's cool I understand, but you can be just as helpful if you help recruit people to join us. Trust me its going to hard to find 7 people who are willing to give us a hand on a week day. Keep your heart in the right place and help get people to join us!!!
Thanks,
Faron

[Derek]

OK I'm there.

[harebrain]

Things are looking good so far, we now have a total of 5 that are committed to this project and 2 that wish they could (don't worry guys we will have more opportunities). That is great for it only being posted for 48 hours but we need more help. Due to some questions about RAMP I have attached some information that should clear up any concerns and get a few more people interested. I am new to this whole forum thing so if you can't see the attachment I'll try again. Thanks for being willing to serve!

[harebrain]

WOOHOO the attachment showed up! I don't have to do it again.

[Derek]

Things are looking good so far, we now have a total of 5 that are committed to this project and 2 that wish they could (don't worry guys we will have more opportunities). That is great for it only being posted for 48 hours but we need more help. Due to some questions about RAMP I have attached some information that should clear up any concerns and get a few more people interested. I am new to this whole forum thing so if you can't see the attachment I'll try again. Thanks for being willing to serve!

I'll need some more info as we get closer, but this is great!

You want an email from all of us to cc info? If so, should we just PM you or email yo directly with our contact info? (orr maybe have Faron get it all together? :D :D :D )

Derek

[harebrain]

Faron is putting all the people together.

[minifaron]

Faron is needs a list of people that do want to go. If you can give up this Friday for a really good cause, shoot me an email!
minifaron@yahoo.com :)

[Will]

So the group of 7 or 10 all show up and build the ramp together? I'd like to help but I am totally not mechanically inclined.

[minifaron]

Can you follow directions? :dancing If you can, you just said that you would help! :dancing

[Derek]

if Faron can do it .... :rolleyes: :D ;)

[harebrain]

Ouch!!! That must have hurt!

[minifaron]

:eek2 :( :mad: :(

[Will]

Faron, tentatively put me down on the list, I will have to put in a request for the day off. We have a vacation black out period during that time because we will be under contract negotiations with our Union workers. Hence the managers have to be deployable in case they strike. I dont think it will be a problem though. I'm hoping my back will be better by then.

[minifaron]

This is a great cause, And like Derek said. If he can do it anyone can. If you know for sure that you will be there please email me at minifaron@yahoo.com It is a Friday, but like I said it worth it, for a good cause. Heck....you may learn something!

[harebrain]

For those of you who are going to help with the RAMP project here is some info.We are going to build a 24' ramp with 2 platforms in the back yard for an 87 year old man on the city's south side. The address is 638 East Thompson, 78225. This is between Nogalitos and Zarzamora below I-90 and above Theo/ Malone. Thanks to those who have committed to this. If you have not committed we need more help so please volunteer.

[harebrain]

For those of you who are going to help with the RAMP project here is some info.We are going to build a 24' ramp with 2 platforms in the back yard for an 87 year old man on the city's south side. The address is 638 East Thompson, 78225. This is between Nogalitos and Zarzamora below I-90 and above Theo/ Malone. Thanks to those who have committed to this. If you have not committed we need more help so please volunteer.

[harebrain]

Oops, I guess I told it to post twice. Please forgive me :bows :thumbsup

[minifaron]

This is a great cause, lets do something to help someone else. This is an oppertunity to give the gift of mobility. How many people do we have by a show of names. I tell you what it will not cost you anything not even lunch, its on me if you join us! :dancing I give you my word, we will have a great time. :dancing

[minifaron]

OK!!! It is the Sunday before we go build a RAMP. From what we can tell at this point....We have Hershel, Berk, & Faron. Am I missing anyone? If you can get Friday off and want to help us, please get in touch. This is a great cause, so give us a hand! If you have any questions, email me at minifaron@yahoo.com