FAREWELL, EXTREME!
The last original episode of
the long-running and highly regarded series Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition airs Monday night, December 17, 2012 as the last of
4 holiday specials. These specials were commissioned
after the series finale, and are officially the last “builds” of the show’s
212-build run. For the cast and crew, they
were the last of many magical experiences working with communities across
America, and now that the final episode is airing, it’s time to reflect on all
that the series accomplished.
Because the entertainment
media is more interested in what is NOW (even if it’s bad) than what WAS (even
if it’s good), I thought I would take up some blogspace to give this show the send-off
it deserves. Below you will find many details
about the show’s past and its influence.
Please feel free to peruse and ruminate on what occurred over the last 9
years on our public airwaves.
EM:HE episodes addressed the
following, and more:
1) MEDICAL ISSUES
·
Organ donation
·
Bone marrow
transplants
·
Heart
transplants
·
Technology for
quadriplegics
·
Latest
prosthetic technologies for amputees
·
Post traumatic
stress disorder
·
Traumatic brain
injuries
·
Dwarfism
·
Autism
·
Leukemia
·
Brain tumors
·
Breast cancer
·
Childhood cancer
·
Pancreatic
Cancer
·
Embolisms
·
Multiple
Sclerosis
·
Cerebral Palsy
·
Brittle Bone
Disease
·
Spinal Muscular
Atrophy
·
Prader-Willie
Syndrome
·
Spina Bifida
·
ALS
·
Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma
·
Chiari
Malformation
·
Blindness and
genetic eye disorders
·
Deafness
·
Epilepsy
·
Drug addiction
·
Birth defects
·
Aqua therapy
·
Equine therapy
·
Canine therapy
·
Childhood
obesity
·
Premature birth
·
Polymorphous
Light eruption - allergic to the sun
·
Krabbe disease –
nervous system disorder
·
Down syndrome
·
HIV/AIDS and its
stigma, for adults and for children
·
And probably the
issue we hit on the most, and should not be underestimated… accessibility for
the disabled, so that their lives can be lived with movement, and with courage.
2) SOCIAL ISSUES
·
Homelessness
among our female veterans
·
Bullying /
Resulting suicide. (200,000 signed the
pledge!)
·
Texting while
driving
·
Adoption and
fostering
·
International
adoption
·
Ownership of
exotic animals – don’t de-claw your cat!
·
Low income
housing
·
Pressures on
families at home while loved ones serve overseas
·
Drunk Driving
·
Missing Children
·
Gentrification
of neighborhoods
·
No-kill animal
shelters
·
Domestic pet
adoption and fostering
·
Gang violence
·
Grandparents
raising grandchildren
·
Single Moms,
Single Dads
·
Teen mothers
·
Child abuse
·
Kidnapping
prevention
·
Orphans
·
Poverty
·
Literacy
·
Domestic abuse,
and legislation to stop it
3) EVERYDAY ISSUES
·
Safety in the
workplace
·
Fire safety in
the home
·
Toxins in the
home: Asbestos, lead, mold, radon
·
Choking
·
Swimming pool
safety
·
Termites
·
Marriage
counseling
·
Military
reunions
·
Con-artist
contractors
·
Green building
practices and technologies
·
And honoring our
everyday heroes every chance we had: The
police officers, the fire fighters, the teachers, the community leaders.
·
Importance of
MUSIC, ATHLETICS, MAKING AMENDS, REDEMPTION, OVERCOMING LOSS, PERSEVERENCE
THROUGH HARDSHIP, and COMMUNITY LOVE.
4) ORGANIZATIONS
·
Special Olympics
·
Paralympics
·
American Red
Cross – Life Saving CPR
·
American Cancer
Society
·
Donate Life
·
Humane Society
·
Easter Seals
·
Girl Scouts
·
March of Dimes
·
Mothers Against
Drunk Driving
·
AmeriCorps
·
Ronald McDonald
House
·
Starkey Hearing
Foundation
·
Motorcycle
ministries
·
Puppies Behind
Bars
·
Understanding
Dwarfism
·
Food banks all
over the country
·
Soles for Souls
in JAMAICA – 1,000 shoes to needy kids
·
ALL branches of
our military
·
Operation Finally
Home
·
Building Homes
for Heroes
·
And in our very
last episode, Helping a Hero, who, because of the show, was able to raise $1.1
million and commit to building 10 homes for 10 wounded warriors in the coming
year. What a way to go out!
5) DISASTERS – The most
devastating natural and manmade events of the decade.
·
Hurricane
Katrina
·
9/11
·
Haiti earthquake
– sending water purification systems SO THOUSANDS can survive day to day
·
Ft. Hood
shooting
·
Joplin tornado –
7 homes in 7 days
6) INDIVIDUAL STORIES
·
A Dad’s dying
wish that his family of adopted special needs children will live in a suitable
home. He died two days after we left.
·
Several couples
who were wed on the show are now happily married, and one couple engaged on the
show will wed soon.
·
An amputee wounded
warrior can now run.
·
A quadriplegic
gymnast can play X-Box, drink a glass of water, and text his girlfriend,
without help from his family.
·
A disaster
relief worker can deliver life-saving water purification all over the world
with his new plane GPS and instruments.
·
A teacher
inspires students to stay fit with his Move to the Groove truck!
·
A paraplegic
police officer, shot in the neck in the line of duty, because of his new track
and harness system in his brand new barn, rides a horse – in his backyard -
whenever he wants.
·
A baseball star,
now quadriplegic, can play catch with his kids in his backyard.
·
A mother whose
son suffers from Prader-Willie syndrome, doesn’t have to worry about him eating
himself to death, because she was given a specially designed pantry,
refrigerator, and cabinets.
·
A disabled
soldier who could not stand upright, can now stand and walk his daughter down
the isle at her wedding.
·
Dozens of
individuals with weakened immune systems and breathing conditions now breath
fresh clean filtered air in their own home.
·
Family members
who could not lift their disabled loved one, can transport them to the shower,
to the bathtub, to bed, to the therapy pool, thanks to the track systems
installed in their new homes.
·
Countless
individuals can maneuver through their homes in wheelchairs, usually in brand
new wheelchairs.
·
Our families who
foster and adopt, now equipped with suitable homes, have been able to foster
and adopt hundreds, and will continue to do so.
·
Over a hundred
deaf students, parents, and Oregon School for the Deaf alumni can HEAR, thanks
to cutting edge hearing devices.
·
Hundreds of
thousands have signed pledges, including no texting while driving, undoubtedly
having SAVED COUNTLESS LIVES.
·
Dozens of small
businesses are thriving – marriage counseling, massage therapy, hair salons,
car garages, photography studios - helping our families contribute to their
communities.
·
And MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS of scholarships have been awarded to 150+ individuals. Many are currently attending, and many have
graduated and are now thriving.
7) BUILDS
·
A refurbished
food bank – now serving 4x the number of needy than the day we arrived.
·
Numerous day
care centers – hundreds, probably thousands by now, of children who have
received proper day care
·
A camp for kids
with HIV
·
A soup kitchen
·
A library in the
inner city
·
A renovated free
clinic
·
A boxing ring
and a wrestling ring, keeping untold youth are off the streets
·
A coffee house –
where Sam Malek continues to serve coffee FREE to all disabled individuals, and
hires only disabled individuals
·
A girl scout log
cabin, where 8 more girls attend camp each summer
·
A Girls Hope
home – providing housing to at risk young women who no doubt will go on to
change the world
·
A Haunted House
– now raising a $ ¼ million each year for educational and sports programs
·
A new dorm for
deaf boys
·
A museum for
military artifacts
·
A home that
daily, and for years to come, will serve the needs of homeless female veterans
and their families
·
Three homes –
entire homes - DONATED to needy families
·
The city of
Buffalo, where blocks and blocks of improvements changed a neighborhood for
hundreds
·
A preschool, now
on higher ground, where hundreds and hundreds, and in the years to come,
thousands and thousands, will receive a fantastic educational experience
·
Basketball
courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a football field!
·
And, everyday,
an entire community is inspired to rebuild their lives and their town every
time they see the 7 beautiful homes on top of a hill in Joplin, Missouri
8) WHO KNOWS? - How many
people, from watching the show, have decided to:
·
Adopt or foster
·
Not text and
drive
·
Not bully
·
Give blood
·
Donate an organ
·
Donate food
·
Exercise
·
Donate to a
charity
·
Adjust their
stereotypes of others
·
Help a neighbor
·
Just treat
people better!
9) OUR COUNTRY
We learned so many things
while working on EM:HE… about the resilience of human beings, about the
camaraderie of volunteerism, about having faith in people and what they can
accomplish for others. We also learned
about our country, and noted that that resilience, camaraderie, and faith is
found in every corner of our great nation. The show traveled to all 50 states – many
states over and over again. No matter
where we went – small town or big city – people showed us the very best of humanity. It is reassuring and inspiriting to know this is not a regional rarity; it is a
countrywide phenomenon. Isn’t it
wonderful that the aspect of our country that makes us most unique is something
so encouraging?
10) MEMORIES
We will always remember…
·
The families
revealing their vulnerabilities with trust and love in their hearts.
·
The grandma
planting flowers in the middle of the night looking for no recognition, then, thanking
US for the opportunity to help her neighbor.
·
Ty and the designers
staying up all night to deliver a home on time.
·
The donated
baked goods for the workers stacked on top of each other, table after table.
·
The American
flags. Oh those American flags! Hanging from fire truck ladders, from cranes,
from trees.
·
The volunteers
who never stopped coming…
TO THE CREW, STAFF, and CAST
So we all signed up to
change lives. Of course the surprise was
that we changed too, and we have the families, the communities, and each other
to thank for that. I know I hug my wife
and kids a lot tighter when I come home, and I appreciate every moment of
health and happiness. Thank you for
that. I hope that what we ALL take away
is that we continue to appreciate every individual, no matter what they look
like, what they sound like, or how they act, and I hope we can keep forever our new sense of
understanding that this experience has given us.
- Brady Connell
December 17, 2012
Finally, be sure to check
out the following link. It is the
ABC.com page for fans to say goodbye to the show. Make sure you
keep pushing “more” at the bottom of each page, because it goes on and on! To give you a taste, I have listed a few below
that were posted over just a few hour period that followed the finale.
http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition/thank-you/ThemeGallery/915204
teresapel2001
39 minutes ago
I love the show and wish you weren't leaving.:( I have to say
all the episodes touched my heart. Extreme Makeover Home Edition has been
fabulous and has brought tears to my eyes many times from the stories of so
many and the happiness and love you guys have given. It has been a show I could
watch with my children and that they have enjoyed. Thank you for everything you
have done for all the families and of course the school you rebuilt in
Nashville, Tn. You are a fabulous team and hate seeing you go. ABC can feel
free to bring the show and all of you guys back at anytime and I'll be
watching.
Kattt35
49 minutes ago
Petition ABC to bring back Extreme Makeover Home Edition by
signing the petition you can make a difference. Were not ready to say goodbye
http://www.change.org/petitions/abccom-bring-back-extreme-home-makeover-home-edition
gailehendrix
1 hour ago
Thanks for the 9 years that I have watched all your shows...I
hate to see such great work leave the air...The laughter the tears the joy the
hard work and letting us see that you are as human as everyone else. Morgan my
grandaughter whom is 8 is really upset also. she grew up watching this with her
grandma and grandpa.I am praying that you come back or someone else takes up
the torch...good luck in your new jobs...
clsharon
1 hour ago
The map in Joplin said it all. Our country can come together to
help each and I don't know how you can end a show that shows we can work
together as a country to help each other. Ty and the design team have done a
fabulous job and they will be missed. ABC you will never be able to replace
this show with anything better. When all the news talks about is war, violence
and politics, we need something like this to show how we can be.Thank you Ty
and design team for giving you all every show. Take care and stay safe.
ANZielinski22
1 hour ago
I have not watched a single episode without crying. The
producers and the designers and the builders and the volunteers are truly
heroes. I sincerely loved this show and I am very sad to see it come to an end.
It really is one of the few shows on tv that gives me hope. It truly displays
the good in people. It is astonishing and incredibly inspiring what you guys
have been able to accomplish. I thank you for providing years of great laughs
and amazing stories. You seriously have one of the best jobs in the world. I
hope ABC can come up with some more shows that are just as incredible as this
one.
Kattt35
1 hour ago
Face Book site for bringing the show back http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABC-Bring-Back-Extreme-Make-Over-Home-Edition/228742287206049
Please sign the petition for ABC to return the show as well
http://www.change.org/petitions/abccom-bring-back-extreme-home-makeover-home-edition
DaveWolfgang
1 hour ago
This show is what TV was made for. Thanks for all the memories.
Your show will be missed. I never write in to shows, but this was different.
Missed you on Sunday night - now for good. I know the USA needs programs like
this. Thanks again Ty, ABC, and all your helpers and volunteers.
emhejunkie
1 hour ago
I have been watching and crying from day one. Jwhat you guys do
is incredible. I am saddened that EMHE is no longer going to be a part of
television. I can honestly say that EMHE was the only show I never missed and
looked forward to new shows. Well at least I won't tear up as much any more.
ABC I think you are canceling the best program ever to come on air since TV was
invented.
funlovingjules
2 hours ago
Ohh no I was planning to nominate a deserving family to be on
the show. I hate to see this show go. You all are awesome and are sooo needed.
I am with the others who are not giving up and still want to keep the show on
air. This can't happen. There are so many deserving families who need the help
you all give. All of you are truly inspirational. But this family I was going
to nominate tonight. Is my Best friends family. Her husband was working and had
a terrible accident at work and now has to live with a brain injury and damage
and is not able to work anymore. Her health is not good and it is very hard for
her to work also. I would love it if you could help them. Or if you know of
someone who could help them.
riddlerelf
2 hours ago
It is touching you guys made my hometown your farewell episode
and the largest undertaking to date. I will miss seeing Pauly and his
emotionally beautiful designs. Farewell EMHE!
Kattt35
2 hours ago
after everything we have seen Ty and the designers do for
families in America surely between all the fans we can put together a movement
to bring back Extreme Home Make Over. Web pages and a facebook site let get all
the fans together and lodge a protest so loudly they have no choice but to
bring the show back. I will be researching to see if something like this is
already taking place if anyone has internet space and is able to design a
webpage to bring this all together please email me. kattt35@gmail.com. This
show is just to important to see it go
vanny1959
2 hours ago
Hola ABC, Ty y su equipo, muchas gracias por permitirnos conocer
a tantas familias que a pesar de sus grandes problemas siempre mostraron una
gran sonrisa y bondad en su corazon, ellos fueron ejemplo de vida y fortaleza,
ejemplo de como buscar en la adversidad la fuerza interior para dar lo mejor de
cada uno. Entregar una casa era maravilloso, pero igual de maravilloso fue
conocer estas familias tan llenas de amor para ayudar al projimo. un abrazo y
Adios Extrem makeover!!!
BabyGladys
2 hours ago
WHY!!! WE miss you guys,It's suck see them go, but We not give
up fight to get them back! please We loves this show. Hey people email to ABC
to fight!!!
elps1954
3 hours ago
Dear Ty and design Team: I will miss each and everyone of you, I
never missed and episode. It was the best show on TV I pray another network
will pick the show up. There has been many times i have watched the show that i
have cried or shared the emotions to the many families you touched and lives
that you had change. God Bless each and everyone of you.
ssterrell
3 hours ago
I hate it that my favorite show is gone! I love the cast and
will miss them. Why did the network close the one show that was doing so much
good for so many people? I know the sponsors have been extremely generous but
if the problem was that they couldn't keep it up, couldn't new sponsors be
found? Anyway.... I love the cast and will miss them!!! S S Terrell
unicornsrules
3 hours ago
Ty and all every show was intriging I never missed an episode it
is sad that a show helping people would come to an end. I hope in years to come
that you all will be able to return and help others again. It was amazing to
see how you could change the lives of people and make them happy again. Good
luck to you all. Ty you are a special man to be able to take time and help
those that needed it and get a group together you are awesome. Pauly you were
the interesting one always being the leader to extra projects and making new
one s as well. Julian you are cool and gorgeous and always had the nack for
things.To the others who I can see your face but the names are not coming to mind.
Mr. English your awesome, exhibt cool man. Pinky you are so talented. Good bye
to such a great show and awesome crew.
candrewsabc
3 hours ago
Not just the best show on TV, but the best show ever. Thank you
to all who had anything to do with this show - you are absolutely the best.
Most inspiring and uplifting thing we've ever seen on TV and we are simply lost
now trying to find anything uplifting to watch. Our very best to you all
wherever you go and what ever you do. (and TY, thanks so much for your support
of NAMI and Habitat for Humanity and all of the other organizations that the
show has highlighted.) Bless you all, we will miss you forever.
yesue
3 hours ago
I am sorry to see the best show on tv being taken off the air.
What is wrong with people helping people? This show is going to be MISSED!
Thank you to Ty and the design team for all that you have done. All of you will
be missed.
ugterrier
3 hours ago
I'm very sad to see EM:HE go, but I feel very blessed to have
been able to experience two reveals--Bridgeport, CT and Ash Grove, MO. I only
wish that I had been able to volunteer for one of the episodes, but
unfortunately it never worked out. Thank you so much to the cast and crew for
all that you have done over the past nine seasons. Of all of the "reality"
shows out there, yours is one of only a few that have truly done something good
for humanity--you have changed lives. And from someone who grew up in the
Ozarks and had some good friends lose their home in the tornado, thank you so
much for making Joplin your last stop. Best of luck to all of the cast and crew
in your future endeavors! You will truly be missed!
Elkdom1
3 hours ago
It was with much sadness in our family to learn that Extreme
Home Makeover would no longer be on the air. It is indeed an award winning show
and something America really needs at this critical moment in our history. If I
were a billionaire, i would personally finance the continuance of it. We wish
ABC would reconider and give the show another year. If not, we appreciate all
the wonderful shows you have given us. Charles & Karin Arlington, Texas
Emily Zellner
3 hours ago
I am sad to see the show go. I have enjoyed seeing the lives you
have changed over the past 9 years. Thank you for the best show! God Bless you
all!
sazellner
3 hours ago
I too am sad to see this show end. I wonder what will so many
deserving families do without this life changing assistance. I feel like the
show filled a space that will not be able to be duplicated. Thanks to all those
who helped to sponsor the show and all that they did for so many families.
MystiMuffinov
4 hours ago
I was very sad to hear that Extreme Makeover was over. It was a
ritual in my house to watch it every Sunday night and then Friday nights. I can
remember almost every Sunday night when it was on my husband put our son to bed
so that I wouldn't miss any of it. You have left behind a leacy that will not
be forgotton. Ty was always my fav and I look forward to seeing him on his new
show. All of you will be truely missed.
jefandtam
4 hours ago
I am heartbroken to hear that tonight will be the last time that
I get to see your show. You guys have been profoundly loved. In a world where
television generally does not build families up you guys did in the most
incrediably thoughtful way. I love you guys and am so glad that you know what a
powerfully inspiring way that your love has impacted your viewership. Thank you
EHM team, ABC, Sears, Builders, and all of the beautiful people that poured
into the lives of all that you touched. We, your viewers were powerfully
touched by your sacrifice and dedication to improving the lives of others. All
of your homes were beautiful,...but not nearly as beautiful as all of you
people. Thank you ABC for nine WONDERFUL years. With all of the ugly in the
world and on television you guys were shiny, shining stars. May success follow
you everywhere you go. All our love FRIENDS!!!!
maria_dafni
4 hours ago
I have a question: whyyy????I am so sad to see the show go off
the air. I have watched it from the beggining... thank you for helping all
those families. i wish i could be there to help you... Ty and all desiners you
are the best... I'll really miss you...you made are world better and you gave
hope back to people... you proved us that we can still be humans.thank you for
learning us that DREAMS SOMETIMES CAN COME TRUE... Good bye and best wishes...
MzMissy43
4 hours ago
I think this is the only show that ever made any real sense and
it done alot of good for alot of people..So why end it? It just goes to show
that people actually do give up on others especially the ones that NEED the
help. If you wanted to cut cost, then cut out the vacations..send them to a
motel for a week. I mean there is ways around cutting cost without cutting out
the show and the help that people need! I may have to just stick it out with
another channel from now on. Sorry!!
nawillms
4 hours ago
I will definitely miss the show, I watched it all the time
including reruns on TV Land on the wkends, it is one show I really enjoyed. Ty
was a great "team leader" he always got the job done, Extreme Home
Makeover will be missed!!
lindakennedy52
4 hours ago
All my family and friends watched this show because it actually
gave people hope which there is not much of that now in this day. I have even had
family help with builds and am very proud of everyone on this show. They really
showed that there are people who really care about other people in this world.
They really will be missed .Thank you 4 being there 4 us. I do hope you do not
give up on helping us. I live in an area that could use help but know there are
people that are worse off then we are.
naygar
5 hours ago
You will surely be missed by all. It is so sad to see you go
this show is very touching. You have helped so many people in so many ways.
There are still so many people who need this kind of help and will have to sit
back and wait. I know I will. Thank you for having such a great show for 9
years. Always, Renee Garlinghouse
Mandyshoes
5 hours ago
Huge mistake cancelling this show. Not too many family programs
on these days.
bengalkat54
5 hours ago
I can't tell you how sad I am that I won't see all of you
changing live anymore! This was my favorite show on TV and I recoreded every
episode. I don't understand why it's ending. I hope you all come back on TV on
HGTV or one of those channels because I love watching you design! Together you
are funny, compasionate and wonderful! I really wish someone would post on
Facebook the reason why the show is ending. It makes no sense to me. I really wish
everyone the best and hope you can continue changing peoples lives even if it's
in a much smaller way. Pam Weire
niece15557
6 hours ago
Hey guys I love your show from the very beginning. I will miss
each and everyone of yous. Thanks for all the stories you brought into my home
each week. They do inspire everyone. The tears that were shed in my home each
week will be missed too. Thanks guys for nine seasons of a great show. Every
show was special and I don't have just one favorite cause I loved them all. Just
want to say Goodbye to the best people in TV. Love you guys!
saltylights2
6 hours ago
Whyyyyyyy??? It's the best feel good show on TV. What a
disapointment!! Why is it they always take off what works and then put on crap?
First Desperate Housewives and now this. No wonder I find myself spending more
time on my computer and less time watching TV! Geez. Bye Ty and crew, you did a
real good thing! ABC...Phooey on you!!
MarilynFulton
6 hours ago
Kudos to helping folks of Joplin, Missouri. Following Hurricane
Irene, a great bunch of fellows from BBC Electric of Joplin came to Kings Park,
NY to help us get back on our feet. They were the best and despite all the
destruction they faced back home, they were here to do their best for us. Our
neighborhood wanted to thank them but once they moved to another location we
weren't able to give them a thanks or treat them to our hospitality. I only
hope the guys that helped us are doing OK. This city will surely continue to
need our help.
ridergladheon
6 hours ago
I have been impressed and loved every episode, not only was I
inspired by the designs and builds,but inspired by how you helped, lifted and
comforted others that without your help could not succeed as well. I think one
of the episodes that touched me most was that you build a house for a father
and his family and he died...Very sad....But very hopeful too, thank you for
one of the best tv shows ever done.
cwd1137
6 hours ago
I've seen the distruction in joplin first hand and i am really
touched at what you all did. I live about 6 hours from joplin in lake city ar.
and travel to joplin about once or twice in a month. Recently our church went
there to volunteer through grace baptist church. We all wanted to say thanks
very much for the great and wonderful work you all have done over the past 9
seasons, (really hope theres a spot left for the show to come back on in the
future. THANK YOU VERY MUCH and GOD BLESS YOU ALL
twingirl57
7 hours ago
I am so sad to see your show go off the air. I think EM:HE is
the most inspiring and feel good show on tv. I have watched every episode,
without fail over the past 9 seasons. I will watch reruns, just because it is
such a great show. The cast and crew have been great role models for everyone
in America, and around the world. I think the episode that touched me the most
was the last one. My gosh...every episode is so heart warming, but the last
one, just really took it to the next level. Good bye and good luck to everyone.
Thank you for 9 great seasons and thanks to ABC, Sears, CVS, all the colleges
and schools and everyone else that helped make dreams come true. It would be
nice to have a finale and have all the families that you have helped come back
and let us know how they are doing.
mars408
7 hours ago
I think ABC made a Huge mistake, my family and I loved the show,
it was really the only show we could watch together and not have to worry about
drama, trash, foul language etc. Think about it what are we trying to teach our
kids that there is hope and there are good people and you can help people you
can make a difference in someones life..... Or that its OK to be trashy and
talk dirty and be someone your not etc. I cried like a baby watching the show
last night that tornado tore that town up and took lives of innocent kids and this
group of people came together and helped people out and so much more how can
you just cancel a show like that.. well to the cast and crew may GOD bless you
all richly i pray that another station hires you and airs the show so you can
continue to make a difference in peoples lives you have made an impact on so
many i love you guys and i have always wanted to help i love being able to do
things for others so look me up anytime best wishes
siefdad
7 hours ago
I really will miss the Make over Show and ALL the good you all
have done for so many people. I wish I could afford the time and money to do
just some of that, but I am involved a lot in our community so am helping some.
You ALL deserve medals and Extreme Love for all those you have helped.
hisierraptl
7 hours ago
I have always enjoyed watching your show and the ministry you do
for the varied people you help. Being a member of Joplin, MO watching this
final episode was incredibly moving and powerful for me and my husband. I have
always cried at every show and, being a resident of Joplin, even more so this
time. The people you were able to build homes for were truly blessed and so are
we. Thank you. Thanky for you nine years of ministry and service. Thank you for
coming to Joplin and doing so much not only for the individual families but for
the whole town. Thank you for being a part of our healing and allowing us to
share in the lives of these members of the community. Thank you for nine years
of reminding us that there is greater good in this world. Thank you for giving
help and most of all hope. May God bless you all al richly as you have blessed
us.
Bstem33
8 hours ago
I hate to see the show go. You all are such an amazing group of
people. You have truly been inspiring. The world needs more people like you all
in it. Absolutely amazing!
MooreMom3
8 hours ago
EM:HE was certainly one of the greatest shows ever on tv. It
showed us how a group of caring, dedicated individuals with a single goal in
mind can literally change an entire neighborhood or town. This show was America
at it's best. I loved every minute of it and am sad that it will not be
continued. Could you consider bringing it back?? CNN has their "CNN Heros
Award" each year and I think that all those working on building the houses
for those unfortunate people deserve a "Heros Award". Thank you for
showing me such generousity and compassion to those that truly need a hand.
AlbmGntlmn
8 hours ago
Thank you to each and everyone, individuals, companies and
sponsors, especially the volunteers, and Ty with his teams. Congratulations for
nine seasons!!! Touching so many lives directly and indirectly. I will deeply
miss you every week. I probably should just say "Thank you" and be
done, but will you never how much you helped me. A little over four years ago I
lost my faith in humanity, leaving me emotionally, mentally and spiritually
broken. People took advantage of me, to the point of betrayal, in personal,
professional, and even religious or spiritual aspects of my life. Over two
years ago, I finally sank into the darkness of not caring about anything,
including myself or my own health. I gained up to 370 pounds and the many
problems that comes with the weight. February 2010, my wife told me how I was
affecting her life. The next month, I passed a kidney stone and realized I was
wasting my life away and destroying my wife's life as well. I started cleaning
the house, and myself, and we started square dancing for exercise. I watched
EM:HE for emotional encouragement, as Ty and his teams helped rebuild people's
lives. My life came together through friends, hard work and the grace of God.
Today, I've lost about 170 pounds. Going from 4X shirts to Medium and size 58
pants to 36. I still have some emotional and physical problems, but I've
changed so much, I'm like a new man. The last two years, EM:HE helped encourage
and inspire me to have as much of a total come back in life as I will have.
Every week I was seeing people acting well toward each other and helping people
they didn't even know. It became my favorite TV show. I had to relearn how to
be around people again, how to care again, it was a good example for me. My
wife has been vital in my come back, but to see people help each other as much
as people hurt me, was what I really needed. I will greatly miss the show. Ty
said, in the final show that aired last night, he wanted to give people hope.
That's what he gave me ...he didn't even have to build us a house. I'm just
saying, Ty, and his teams, did more than what meets the eye. Thank you so much
for being such a blessing to me ...and now, the people I touch. It's been said
one can count the seeds in an apple, but not the apples in a seed or the ripple
effect of good seeds. Thank you with all I am!!! Live well.
Debdrever
8 hours ago
I think that someone at ABC must have fallen asleep when they
cancelled this amazing show. In this world they need this show to prove to
people that there are still caring people out there and willing to help other
people not just themselves. You would be crazy not to keep this show on the air
This is what this world needs is to show the world that people can work
together to make a difference. PLEASE KEEP EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION. With
all of the fighting in the world this show helps our soldiers and men and women
and children around the USA.
dhulderman74
8 hours ago
This was a great final episode for the Extreme Makeover Home
Edition to go out on. Your show opened the hearts of America and gave tens of
thousands of people hope! Your love and devotion to the families that you helped
cannot even begin to be measured. Just to see each week the lives changed and
the families who lost everything; to see them smile again and begin to regain
the hope was truly an inspiration. Ty, Page, Michael, "Pauly", and
everyone else on the Makeover Team, as well as, the hundreds of thousands of
volunteers who contributed their time and efforts to the show and to the
families affected all across the United States, HATS OFF TO ALL OF YOU! You're
all truly HEROS! Best of Luck to everyone. Your BIG HEARTS and THOUGHTFULNESS
will be missed! THANK YOU!
ljfields093
8 hours ago
Watching your show and seeing how you have helped others, I know
that I can do the same. You helped out our friends the Nevins Family from
Joplin, MO and seeing their faces and knowing that everything will be ok. The
Nevins Family just found out that their oldest son has cancer. Thank you for
showing us that change is good and for the best.
deblip1
9 hours ago
This was a sad Friday night when the last show aired. Why do
they cancel the good shows? This is one show that I watched and looked forward
to each week. Thank you cast and crew for many years of laughter and tears. I
hope that maybe ABC will wake up and see that they made a mistake by taking
this show off the air. Extreme Makeover Home Edition was a great show that
helped so many families. Hope to see everyone again on TV.
anniewds
9 hours ago
I just am not wanting to give up on this my favorite show ever.
Please if you love this show go on the ABC website and send them a message to
bring this show back. Everyone who cares please lets give it a try. Thank you
to everyone who ever cared enough to volunteer. I got to do 2 builds near
Nashville and I'm presently doing the Knoxville build. I am honored and
priviledged to have been able to do this but I still think alot of blogs to ABC
might mean something. To all the designers thankyou for all your compassion and
kind words not to mention the best designed homes I've ever seen. Ty you have
been such a joy you are truly a national treasure. My life has truly been
changed for the good and I promise to keep on doing as much as i can to help
people in need and also the precious animals in need.
sandersmr
9 hours ago
I have been one of EMHE's biggest fans. I have loved watching
each of the episode's for the last 9 years. Each and everyone of you are truly
amazing. Thank you for all you have done for some many through out the years. I
think it is the coolest thing in the world to be able to do what you have done
for so many. I wish you all enough of everything good in life. May your lives
be blessed through your next adventures. May the Lord keep you and your
families safe and blessed always. Blessings always from San Antonio, Texas
Runningfree56
9 hours ago
I can't believe that they are taking you guys off the air!!! You
are all amazing and no words can tell you guys all that you have done for the
people you have helped. I will miss the show and everyone on it. Thank you for
everything that you have done.
TOO MANY MORE TO LIST…Thank you loyal fans.
FAREWELL, EM:HE!
