Michael Harthorne
Greenwood resident Narda Curlee poses on her new ramp. To her right is Joseph Irons of Iron Brothers Construction, which built the ramp as part of the annual Rampathon event.

Rampathon kicks off with help for Greenwood woman

By Michael Harthorne
05/06/2009

Greenwood resident Narda Curlee had been a dance instructor for nearly five decades. Since a car accident in 2007 injured her leg and ended her instructing career, Curlee has had trouble entering and leaving her home.

She can no longer use the stairs in the front of her house, and, until this week, had been using a plank to enter and exit from her back porch.

Aid for Curlee came in the form of the 16th-annual Rampathon. The Rampathon, sponsored by the Master Builder's Care Foundation, is a one-day event that builds ramps for low-income, disabled homeowners in King and Pierce counties.

Curlee's new ramp was built by Iron Brothers Construction and was the kickoff to the May 16 event. More than 30 other ramps are planned for this year's event.

"I think it's absolutely fantastic," said Curlee, as she navigated her new ramp. "This means everything because it's the only way to get out."

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So rewarding being a part of this event

Submitted by Melissa Irons (not verified) on Wed, 05/06/2009 - 16:17.

It was a pleasure being one of the Irons Brothers Construction, TEAM PROS volunteers at this year's Rampathon event. Philanthropy is one of the company's core values. It is truly rewarding to be able to give back to our community members who are in need of construction services. Narda is a wonderful person and I hope this ramp enables her to gain some freedom in her life once again.