Ramp Up MC completes the final project of the 2024 build season

 

The weather was superb last week and Ramp Up volunteers completed the final ramp project of the 2024 build season on the west side of the City of Wausau. 

As another successful season comes to an end we reflect on all who make this program possible, the Greenheck Foundation, the Community Foundation, the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center, Corporate and Individual donors and our new partners, Habitat for Humanity of Wausau! Thank You.

Ramp gives Marathon County man his life back

A Marathon County man has seen his life improved vastly since an area organization built a ramp at his home.

Click on the link below to view the WAOW's story on one of our ramp recipients we built a ramp for earlier this summer on Wausau's north side. Many thanks to WAOW and Brad Hanson for helping us tell the community what we do.

Link to WAOW Story

Ramp Up Marathon County crew completes Project in Colby

After dealing with two days of rain delay, Ramp Up volunteers completed a ramp project on the far end of the county last week. A big shout to Crew Chief Dick Keding and the great volunteers that responded to the call. The recipient was thrilled with the ramp and appreciated all the hard work put in.

 

A Special Thanks to WAOW and WSAW for their media coverage of our latest Ramp Build!

Getting the word out about Ramp Up Marathon County and the services we provide to the community is always a challenge for us. We are very grateful to our local television stations who came and covered our latest project build. Please click and view the videos.

https://www.waow.com/video/ramp-up-marathon-county-helps-people-get-around-their-homes-freely/video_0e044b83-7e1d-5ff1-b2de-48ac486fcda8.html 

https://www.wsaw.com/2024/06/13/ramp-up-marathon-county-kicks-off-2024-season/

Ramp Up Marathon County crew completes first build of the 2024 season

The weather co-operated and our crew of Ramp Up MC volunteers completed their first ramp project of the 2024 season on June 13th.  The ramp project was located on the northeast side of the City of Wausau and was completed in just two days thanks to the efficient work of the volunteer builders. The very thankful recipient was thrilled with is new ability to get in and out of his house with ease.

To find out how you can volunteer, donate, or make a referral, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin toll-free at 1-888-486-9545. Please ask to talk to a resource specialist.

Congratulations to Ramp Up MC's Ray Nowaczyk!!!

Click here to view WAOW's Video

Congratulations to Ray Nowaczyk for receiving the Jefferson Award this February. Ray has been part of the group, "Ramp-Up Marathon County", since its inception 10 years ago! He has been the onsite construction coordinator at almost every single "build" over those past ten years! "Ramp Up" is a group of volunteers that build wheel chair ramps and steps for qualified individuals who otherwise would have to move from their homes due to accessibility issues in getting in and out of their homes! This group will normally build anywhere from 4-6 ramps or more in a season! Thanks Ray for your dedications and your service to the community! You are a great leader! Thank you Melissa Langbehn and Channel 9 for bestowing this honor on Ray! Also a big thank you to Gerold Swope for his help in bestowing this honor on Ray! You have a wonderful personality and great sense of humor---so glad that the indoor ramp is working out so well for you!