Jake Grys has his independence, and that is truly wonderful … but this is not the end of the story. Jake still has a severe form of osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. This charming little boy with the infectious smile will still break bones with painful frequency. No matter how safe [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
Unbreakable Spirit
January 12th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Easter Seals · Extreme Makeover: Home Edition · Jake Grys · Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Extreme Makeover: Pekin/Grys Family Edition
January 11th, 2009 · No Comments
Watch the local special at 6 and the show itself at 7 on ABC tonight!
Tags: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition · Jake Grys · Pekin · WHOI
Knight in a Hardhat
October 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Hat Tip: Shannon Tebben Sandoval, photographer.
Tags: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition · Jake Grys · Stuff about Me
Extreme Makeover: Jake & the Grys Family Still Need Help!
October 24th, 2008 · 6 Comments
I received a call this morning from Angie DeLost, the occupational therapist at Easter Seals who was primarily responsible for getting the Jake’s Independence petition started. She asked me to spread the word … Jake and his family still need help, and the best way people can help right now is by dollar donations.
The [...]
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Extreme Makeover: Pekin Edition
October 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Good morning Grys family!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Door Knock TOMORROW!!!
October 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tomorrow is the big day! All evidence points to the Grys family, but we don’t know for sure until Ty Pennington whips out the bullhorn on 14th Street.
I’ll be volunteering Friday 10/24 from noon to 4 PM, and Sunday 10/26 from 8 PM to midnight. Sign up and join the fun!
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One Week Until Extreme Makeover!
October 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments
I’m pullin’ for Jake!