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NADRA
UPDATE on the build: Day one was Monday and we demolished the old deck and set the ledger and poured some footings in preparation for today’s (Wednesday) build. Hoping to wrap it up in one day for this deserving family. Things went well. I know the family is excited as the kids peered through the windows as we were working. Looking forward to them seeing the final result. Read more and see photos on the blog here.
NADRA
The New Jersey Deck for a Soldier® build is for a young soldier who served in the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2007 – 2011 and was in the Inactive Reserve from 2011 – 2015. A little over a year ago, he was on his way to work one morning as an electrician apprentice on his motorcycle when he was hit by an elderly gentleman. He was in a coma for 45 days and was left with nerve damage in his eyes and right leg. He lost part of his left leg. His mom had to quit her job to help take care of him. Friends all joined together to donate money to help him buy a house, but it only has a front entrance and no outdoor living space. We are planning on installing a sliding door in the kitchen and a deck on the rear of the home to give them a second entrance, as well as, a place to enjoy the outdoors.
 We have the deck framing, decking and railings. We are still in need of:
- A door, The framing, insulation and trim necessary for the door install
- Wood posts to support the deck
- Misc. hardware,
- Lighting
- Porta-potty
- Lunch
- Monetary donations for small items
Read more and see photos on the blog here.
If you feel moved to help with this project, please go to the NADRA website and fill out the online pledge form, it would be greatly appreciated.
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