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I obviously don’t know her personally but my impression is that Kellie Pickler is just a sweet, sweet girl. The former American Idol finalist is helping a family in Ohio in a very big way – she and the crew from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition surprised them with a new home!
The family definitely needed it. Medal-winning Paralympian, James Terpenning, is a hero in many senses of the word. He not only continues to strive for excellence in spite of his physical obstacles but he also mentors children and soldiers who have become disabled.
As is the case with many selfless people, he looks after his own needs last. He lives in a 1,100 square-foot home with his wife, their four young children and his brother, who has cerebral palsy. As if the home’s size isn’t enough, the house is not wheelchair-accessible.
Kellie will perform when the new home is completed and revealed to the family. In a press release, Kellie said: “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is such a magical show because it is all about giving back. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
The episode airs this fall. If you want to keep up-to-date on all of Kellie’s projects (and day to day stuff), follow her on Twitter @therealpickler.
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