Hi my name is Rhea I have started this Gofundme to raise funds for my best friend.

Help Build an Accessible Home in Jamaica

When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, it didn’t just destroy houses — it shattered lives.

Among those affected was a young man living with a spinal cord injury, now permanently using a wheelchair.

Once an active member of his community, he is now confined to a damaged home perched on a steep hillside.

With no ramps, narrow doors, and crumbling walls, he’s been trapped indoors for years — unable to leave his house safely or live independently.

We’re raising £70,000 to rebuild hope — by constructing a safe, accessible home designed specifically for his needs.

This home will give him back his freedom, dignity, and the chance to reconnect with his community.

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Why This Matters

Everyone deserves a home they can move around in — a place of safety, comfort, and independence.

Right now, he’s living in a space that no longer supports his basic needs.

Your support will change that forever.

Together, we can give him:

A step-free entrance with solid concrete ramps

A roll-in bathroom with grab rails and non-slip flooring

Widened doors and hallways for easy wheelchair access

️ A strong, weather-resistant roof to protect against future storms

Safe electrics, clean water, and proper ventilation for daily living

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️ Where Your Money Goes

£22,000 — Strong foundations and main structure

£7,000 — Accessibility features (ramps, wide doors, roll-in bathroom)

£6,500 — Interior finishes (floors, paint, kitchen fittings)

£5,000 — Plumbing and water systems

£4,500 — Roofing and weatherproofing

£4,500 — Electrical wiring and lighting

£3,000 — Professional fees and permits

£4,500 — Contingency fund (for rising material costs)

£13,000 — Project management, fittings, furnishings, and appliances

Total: £70,000 — every pound directly supports the build.

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What Your Gift Achieves

£25 buys grab rails for the accessible bathroom

£50 helps fund cement for the entrance ramp

️ £100 supports skilled local builders for a day’s work

£500 funds accessible flooring and widened doorways

£1,000+ helps complete a full section of the home

Every contribution — big or small — builds independence, safety, and hope.

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How You Can Help

1️⃣ Donate — every pound counts toward rebuilding freedom and dignity.

2️⃣ Share — spread this story so more people can help.

3️⃣ Support Locally — if you’re in Jamaica, you can assist with materials, labour, or logistics.

With your kindness, we’ll replace fear and isolation with hope, safety, and belonging.

Please donate today and help build a home — and a future — where he can live freely again.