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which raised over $90,000 to sponsor coaches and stu- dent athletes in summer camp programs. OUT AND ABOUT 18 APRIL 2018 Good News • South Florida Edition Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover , a very spe- cial series produced by the team at BrandStar and airing nation- ally on Lifetime® TV and locally on WHDT-TV. Military Makeover o ers hope and a helping hand to members of our military and their loved ones, enlisting dec- orators, designers, landscap- ers and others to transform the homes and lives of military fam- ilies across the country. A particularly moving season of the show featured 85-year-old Wilma “Tinky” Stuart donating her Eustis, Fla., home to a mili- tary family that couldn’t a ord their own. Wilma, whose late husband and three brothers were servicemen, was inspired to give after watching an epi- sode of Military Makeover . “The service men and women have sure done a lot for us,” she said. “It’s time that we start giving back to them.” The Travis family, the recipients of the home, were extremely touched by Wilma’s selfless ser- vice—the road had been bumpy for them since Army vet Tommy Travis su ered a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder from a grenade attack in Iraq. Tommy, his wife Bethany and their two toddler daughters were running out of space in their cramped duplex. Now the girls have a yard to play in and the whole family gets to enjoy an extensively renovated home, complete with a swimming pool. “We’re just super blessed and excited because Wilma is an archangel, I mean she’s incred- ible,” Bethany Travis said. “I just can’t believe she allowed us to have her home. We are so hon- ored and so excited for this new start for our family.” The team from Military Make- over recognizes there is an ur- gent need to aid families like the Travises, so they do their part by helping turn their houses into homes. Military Makeover: Respect, Rebuild, Repay Wanted: Skilled Tradespeople, Volunteers and the Next Military Makeover Family Would you like to pitch in and help a deserving family? Military Makeover is always looking for local carpenters, plumbers, electricians – and even home donors – along with military families that would be a perfect fit for the show. Please email Aharon Bettan at [email protected] or call 1-844-200-2525 x551. R. Lee Ermey: The Gunny Military Makeover co-host R. Lee Ermey has appeared in more than sixty feature films, including Full Metal Jacket, Seven, Leaving Las Vegas , and the Toy Story movies. He continues to work as an actor and as the spokesman for several companies. Before becoming an actor, Ermey served 11 years in the Marine Corps, two of which were spent as a Drill Instructor. In 2002, he received an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant, becoming the first retiree in Marine Corps history to be promoted. This promotion earned Ermey the nickname of “The Gunny.” Our military servicemen and women boast a proud history and a devoted dedication to serve. But what about those who serve? Who serves them when they need our help? FRIDAYS AT 7:30 A.M. WATCH FULL EPISODES MILITARYMAKEOVER.TV Gregg Wallick, President of Best Roofing, received an Award of Ap- preciation for his service as the Chairman of the Board of the Broward Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes during their Adopt- A-School Tailgate Party held at Banyan Air’s Hanger at Fort Laud- erdale Executive Airport on February 27. The Legend Bobby Bowden was the featured speaker at the event, which encouraged supporters to support FCA as they minister to stu- dent athletes in Broward schools. Over 500 people attended the event, Gregg Wallick , President Broward, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Desmond Cook , Regional Manager, FCA. Adopt-A-School Tailgate Party Raises Over $90,000 Les Feldman and Bobby Bowden