Earlier today, September 28, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” traveled to Mardela Springs, Maryland to surprise the Johnson-Goslee family with the door knock that can change lives.
A 16-year-old who inspires all who know him, Wyzhir Johnson-Goslee is smart and charismatic, and dreams of becoming an interior designer and construction worker because he has a knack for design and loves working with his hands. Tragically, on Christmas Eve 2010, Wyzhir suffered an accident that changed his life forever. After months of working diligently with his grandfather on improving areas of their family’s aging home, which is in a constant state of disrepair, the teenager’s coat sleeve was caught in the miter saw – severing his left hand. After more than 10 surgeries, doctors were unable to preserve his hand — but typical of Wyzhir, the loss didn’t diminish his positive outlook. He wanted to return to school right away and was determined to resume his daily life. Wyzhir’s incredible attitude – and the loving support of his mother, Patrice, sister Renee and aunt Sonora – helped him this new challenge head-on, without an ounce of self pity or defeat.
Wyzhir is a firm believer in the importance of giving back to his community and serves as a mentor through a program run by his high school. He is also passionate about the history of his town, and raising money for a local organization that is preserving an African-American school that was built in the 1800s. Simply put, Wyzhir has a heart for others and refuses to be pitied for what happened to him. He has every intention of making the most of the life he’s been given.
The house that Wyzhir has dedicated himself to renovating has been in their family for over 80 years and is in terrible shape. It’s not on an “in ground” foundation, but sits directly on the ground, which means that as the earth settles, the house follows suit. The ceilings are less than six feet high and none of the walls are level, so the home slopes in tiers. And due to insurmountable plumbing issues, there is no working shower or bathtub. So although he was doing his best to make this house a home, Wyzhir’s efforts were (and still are) being expended on a structure that is falling down around him.
The “EM:HE” design team has just seven days to build a brand new home for the Johnson-Goslee family – which not only meets the family’s needs, but exceeds them, with designs to help Wyzhir practice his talents and prepare for his dreams. The Johnson-Goslees have been whisked away on a dream vacation to Santa Barbara, California, while “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” team leader Ty Pennington, designers Michael Moloney, Paige Hemmis, Ed Sanders and Johnny Littlefield, along with local builder The Fusion Companies and community volunteers, build the structure.
The build location is 11500 Old School Road, Mardela Springs, MD 21837.
this is a long shot,can i get help so i do not lose my apartment? i have been out of work since december, my savings are gone,i am going place to place to try and get september rent and this is oct now eviction notices come out this week.in 2006 i lost my job of 16 years at annapolis hospital,thats when things started down hill.i promise that when i get on my feet i will be a blessing for someone less fortunate then me,i have been before.i pray that GOD use you or someone to show me favour.if you can not help me please just pray for me,some times i feel fear of loseing my apt but i try to over power that fear with my faith.
What a human been he is so much courage and potential for 80% of the community Ty u r my inspiration and will always be, but Michael is my Baby . I hope one day i can meet yr crew especially Michael. My eyes are getting bad and want to meet every one one day
We came to Easton from new York to raise our three sons.i was lucky to be able to stay home with them,while Jim works 12- 14 hour days plus a commute to Baltimore.anyways.we love our house ( not our neighbors….hence the tall trees) Jim and I have raised twin boys who are now 22 and a marine son who is 20,and we have 2 dogs. I have gone back to school and work ,but the amount of help we need could only be done by you!My point is the house has the homely wreaked look..Jim starts projects do no not finish..he means well.now the boys are at the age they want to brings girls home.but it’s too embarrassing. The extra money from our mortgage we used to pay for colleges. So when we sell we will get nothing back. This was our small nest egg.please makeover our house!n
Para felicitarlos por su labor social es increíble lo que hacen, soy ciudadana Mexicana del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, hgo., gracias por su trabajo, tratamos de verlos diario mi hija y yo, nos encanta.
I think it is wonderful the way you get together with communities to rebuild families lives. My 7 year old grandson has been watching the episodes with me and can’t understand why you can’t come to South Africa and also help us to fix our old rotten house and then he can also have a nice bedroom. Keep up the good work NBC
I am trying to find out what we could do to help our neighbors. They just bought the house next door to us when school ended and now they have to move, again. The mother has heart problems and I believe kidney problems. The lil girl has what I believe to know it as a floating brain tumor, she has been in and out of the hospital constantly. The house that they bought has already been condemned once as the basement wall have shifted 2 inches. They fixed that temporarily and now they have 2 holes in the basement walls, the water flows in when it rains and the mold is horrible, so now they have to move in with family members as they have no money left. People have been having fund raisers to help out with the ever piling medical bills. They need someones help ASAP, please can’t you help them?