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February 23rd Daily Media Update
02/22/2006 03:08 PM
What’s going on:Mercedes Homes and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” partner to demolish an existing home and rebuild a safer structure in 106 hours. The build, which will occur around-the-clock until it’s completed, officially started on Sunday, February 19 and will publicly end with the family’s return and the home “reveal” on Friday, February 24.
Today, the build site will see the installation of hurricane-resistant home features including new soffit design, extended fascia and back-up generators at both the home and the non-profit assistance center.
What you can do:
Visit any Central Florida area Bank of America and make a deposit to one of the three funds to contribute to the Holmes family. The funds ensure that the Holmes’ will have the financial means to maintain their new home, provide educational opportunities for their five children and continue to operate their community-based non-profit center. Or log on to www.mercedes-extreme.com and click on “Donate Now!” The web site is equipped with PayPal to make donating easier for everyone.
Come out to watch the progress of the build. Cheer on the construction team as the clock winds down!
What to do to be apart of this momentous Central Florida occasion:Make a donation to one of three funds established at any Bank of America or donate online at www.mercedes-extreme.com. Click “Donate Now!”
Volunteer by calling the volunteer hotline at (407) 830-1209 or by signing up at www.mercedes-extreme.com. Click “Volunteer Opportunities.”
Watch the build as a spectator by meeting at:6801 South U.S. 17-92
Casselberry, FL 32730
(This is the old K-Mart parking lot next to the Jai Alai in Casselberry.) Shuttles will run from this lot to the build site from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Media are asked to park in the lot next to Staples at:5775 South US 17-92
Casselberry, FL 32707
You will be shuttled from that lot to the site of the build due to location limitations. We’re sorry, but there are no exceptions to this. Also, in order to enter the site, you must be wearing closed-toe and closed-heel shoes.
Who to call if you need anything:Lauren Furey
407-592-7923
Erika Spence
407-592-3011
For more information:www.mercedes-extreme.com