A UK charity, Band of Builders, brought together a group of at least 25 volunteer builders to construct an extension for Paul Kitterman, a 58-year-old man from Addlestone, Surrey, who has been unable to walk since a spinal abscess left him paralyzed three and a half years ago. Without a ground-floor bedroom, Paul had been sleeping in his dining room since returning home from months of hospital recovery and rehabilitation.
Thanks to the project, Paul will now have his own accessible bedroom and bathroom. The volunteers, coordinated by Band of Builders-a charity that mobilizes tradespeople to help those in the construction industry facing life-changing illness or injury-donated their time, and all building materials were supplied at no cost. The effort, valued at nearly $200,000, was also supported by donations from friends, family, and local businesses.
Paul expressed deep gratitude, saying, “The first night was the best sleep and the best shower ever. I can’t thank everyone enough… It’s overwhelming to realize that people would do this for me.” The project has been described as a real-life “DIY SOS,” echoing the spirit of the well-known British TV show.
Nothing radiates more beauty than a group of hearts united in kindness with the sole intent of making better for others.