Lake Oconee Welcomes Extreme Makeover Home Edition

The lucky family has not yet been identified, but several crowd members speculated that the family of local hero Anaiah Rucker, a student at Morgan County Elementary School, might be the intended recipient.  Anaiah saved her sister Camry’s life last February, when a pick-up truck struck both girls as they ran across the street to catch their school bus.  At the last minute, Anaiah became aware of the approaching truck and pushed her sister to safety.  Both children were rushed to the hospital, where doctors treated Anaiah for two broken legs and a damaged kidney, among other injuries.  Eventually, her left leg had to be amputated.   

The families who are selected must meet two criteria: they must be truly deserving and in need of the makeover, and they must be the kind of people who give something of themselves back to their community. In the past, the show has helped families who have dealt with tragedies such as Anaiah’s, and the house that her family lives in is not accommodating to her new handicap.

One week from today, Ty Pennington will knock on the door of the lucky family and surprise them with a vacation and a new home. Until then, Lake Oconee area residents eagerly anticipate the moment. Lake Oconee welcomes the Extreme Makeover Home Edition event.

SUBMITTED BY:  Pat Okenica, Lake Oconee RE/MAX
Direct:  706-817-9314
Pat@LakeOconee.com
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