Where is the Lampe family from Extreme Home Makeover?

The Creative Works’ Theme Factory was commissioned in October of 2010 to work with the team at ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show for a family near Louisville, KY.

By: Kimberly Schilling - Facilitator of Fun

Jan. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- The Creative Works’ Theme Factory was commissioned in October of 2010 to work with the team at ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show for a family near Louisville, KY. The Lampe family was chosen based on their need and community involvement. After struggling with severe water damage to their home that was unfixable as well as the struggles they faced in their business and injuries incurred, this family was embraced by the community and the Extreme Makeover show to turn things around.

As a family that worked outdoors and in nature because of their business, the designers of the show came to Creative Works to craft twin beds for the two older girls to resemble birds’ nests. The Theme Team’s experience in building and making props over the years was a huge asset when thinking outside of the box to create these very unique pieces that became the centerpiece of the Lampe girls’ bedroom. “We built these nests in less than a week after we got notified of our involvement in the show. It was nothing like we’ve done before,” said Jeff Schilling, the Chief Architect of Experiences at Creative Works. “Our team rallied together for a great cause and put in numerous hours into what became a labor of love. Giving back with our time, talents and treasures to make a difference around us is one of our core values here at the Theme Factory and we’re glad we had the opportunity to provide something special to a deserving family.”

ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition focuses on rallying a community behind a family in need. When the crew from Creative Works arrived to install the beds into the home, hundreds of volunteers were there to support this special family and to help rebuild a home and help them get a fresh start. After twelve hours, all of the 800 plus branches and sticks to craft the beds into the nest shapes were successfully installed. It was a great look inside the nature inspired room. The Lead Design Producer for the show, Jowill Leano, had this to say about Creative Works, “The collaboration I had with the Creative Works Team was so instant - I have nothing but amazing things to say about everyone I met from their company.”

About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition:  The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” now in its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.

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Creative Works Theme Factory builds and designs attractions for family entertainment centers. We provide laser tag arenas, black light miniature golf, our Lazer Frenzy laser maze attraction and theming in general. www.thewoweffect.com

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The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team went in for the ultimate takedown when they paid a visit to the Lampe family in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lampe family business, a once self-sustained tree service, has been hit hard by a series of injuries that forced the family to slow their pace and turn away work. Rough terrains and deadly heights are just part of the physical dangers that face Jeff Lampe daily. Despite the persistent pain and the lack of health insurance, Jeff powers through each day in an effort to keep the family afloat. The proud father of six and his wife, Shelley, have not allowed their circumstances to get them down. The Lampes continue to serve their community by affording local teens the opportunity to learn more about wrestling.

The wilderness is the Lampes' playground. Nature expeditions, rope swings and fishing are matched only by their love of wrestling. Having converted their garage into a make-shift wrestling gym, the family is beloved by their community for training and mentoring kids in an effort to help them find their direction and in some cases further their interest in the sport. But the house is in desperate need of attention: It has water problems and mold problems - there is no concrete foundation so water has rotted out the wood flooring underneath the house -- the wiring is old, and the Lampe children are outgrowing their space. Their youngest daughter, Angela, has Down Syndrome, and could use a safe place to play all her own. It's time that this family stopped worrying about their circumstances and reignite that sense of adventure they hold so dear... It's time for the Extreme Team to deliver a SMACKDOWN to this old dilapidated house.

On October 22nd the Lampes will be tagging in Ty Pennington, designers Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis and Ed Sanders to turn this house into mulch. In just seven days, when they return to see their new house, the Lampes will discover that dreams do come true. Local builders Elite Homes Inc. and community volunteers will rebuild the structure and give the Lampes the key to unlock a new beginning. In the meantime the family will vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

The location address is: 10617 Jefferson Hill Rd., Fairdale, KY 40118

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