Category Archives: Extreme

Behind the Scenes Perspective of the Pep Rally + Benefit Concert

By Guest, in Extreme

Guest post by Leafo Photo. When Jeremy contacted us to talk about Schell Brothers sponsoring the build for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show, we couldn’t believe it! When he asked us to shoot the events surrounding the build, we were honored. And when we walked in to start shooting for the pep rally, we […]

Be Prepared For Your Volunteer Shift

By Jeremy Bell, in Extreme

Thank you to everyone for volunteering to change a family’s life. This enormous project can only happen because of volunteers like you! We just wanted to outline some key information to make sure you are prepared for your volunteer shift. Volunteer Registration Location and Parking The Volunteer Registration site will be located at Cape Henlopen […]

Be Proud, Sussex County

By Erin Lee, in Extreme

Chris Schell addressing the Pep Rally attendees. Photo by leafophoto We are so proud that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has chosen to come to Sussex County to work their magic and involve our community! When asked by the Extreme Makeover team whether Sussex County would be able to provide the massive numbers of volunteers needed […]

Extreme Concert At Cape Henlopen High School!

By Erin Lee, in Extreme

Abigail Cowan and Bailey Larmore with show host Telly Leung. Photo by leafophoto Who would think that two little girls tap dancing to Disney’s “Tail Spin” would be a part of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition‘s latest project? Abigail Cowan and Bailey Larmore, dancers with Delaware Arts Conservatory won the audience over with their contagious smiles […]

Pep Rally and Benefit Concert Experience

By Gloria Merryman, in Extreme

Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes recently went through its own extreme makeover, so it was the perfect venue for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Pep Rally.  The beautiful school hosted more than just a rally, the event was pretty much a celebration. What’s the saying?  If you build it, they will come.  Well the […]

General Volunteer Shifts Full

By Jeremy Bell, in Extreme

Big thanks to everyone for the overwhelming amount of volunteer submissions, including the late night shifts! Tony filled the last general volunteer shift last night around 11:15 pm. In total we need about 1,100 volunteers during the build and we already have 1,187 signed up. Today, Tony and his team will be reviewing the comments […]

Building Happiness T-Shirts

By Jeremy Bell, in Extreme

Special t-shirts have been created specifically for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build here in Sussex County. All the proceeds from sales of the t-shirts go directly to the Sussex County Family Fund. Get your t-shirt now in any of our communities and show your support for building happiness in Delaware! The t-shirts will also […]

Behind the Scenes at Benefit Concert Performance Rehearsal

By Jeremy Bell, in Extreme

We’re only a couple of days away from the Pep Rally + Benefit Concert that will publicly mark the beginning of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in Sussex County, and the excitement keeps building. Everyone is invited to Cape Henlopen High School to really get the momentum going. An amazing group of young singers, […]

What to expect when you’re expecting… to volunteer

By Jeremy Bell, in Extreme

To get a better idea of how general (non-skilled) volunteers will be spending their time on the build site during Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I talked to Mark Fitzgerald, V.P. of construction here at Schell Brothers. Mark’s been working closely with the Extreme Makeover team to prepare for the build so he’s got a good […]

Extreme Volunteer Coordination

By Jeremy Bell, in Extreme

Tony Forrest is the man with the plan for volunteers. You may recognize him as the paper-throwing but fun-loving manager from our “Just another day at the office” dance commercial, but Tony also has a penchant for organization and has taken on the daunting role of volunteer coordinator during the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build. […]