Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Needs YOU to Volunteer

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I stopped keeping track of how many times I teared up when I got to around eight. That's how moving Conrad Ricketts' presentation was for St. Louis' upcoming Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. More than anything, it made me want to get involved.

"The families don't know we're coming," explained Conrad. "That's not Hollywood, that's real."

At the Kick-Off Pep Rally yesterday, I learned that the entire house goes up, from start to finish, in 106 hours. That's it. It's not that much time if you think about it, so take a few hours of your time (soon, heading to the mall again might feel like less of a priority) to participate in one of the most rewarding shows to ever hit network television. Click on the Featured Video tab for more of what went on at the Pep Rally.

One billion people worldwide, from Iran to Alaska, will end up watching what happens here on September 3, so do us proud St. Louisans; whether it's time, money, supplies or all of the above, there's a family out there that needs you.

Go here to find out more information about how you can get involved with changing the life of a St. Louis family near you and click here for the answers to many common AMHE questions. Also, check here on September 3 to find out who the family will be.

See you there!

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