Champion Construction Assists To Deliver A Miracle

On November 12, 2010, Carmen and Jim Simpson and their three children were enjoying a special Southern cooked breakfast from celebrity chef Paula Deen.  The family was enjoying a special meal at her restaurant located in Savannah, Georgia’s historic district. She was honoring the Simpsons along with other families for their volunteer and charity work. Much to the family’s surprise, they learned they would be the recipient of a home makeover.

Their son, Zoë, is a medical miracle baby who has beaten the odds at every turn in his young life. When Zoë was born, he was given 24 hours to live. He came into the world prematurely with a deadly condition as well as detached retinas that guaranteed blindness. Even if he did survive, the doctors said he would never breathe on his own, much less see or walk.  But Zoë (which means “abundant life”) perplexed the experts as his eyes healed and his lungs began to work on their own. Surpassing every medical expectation and explanation, today Zoë is a happy two-year-old and although developmentally delayed, continues to grow and thrive.

The family feels so blessed after the miracle of Zoë’s recovery that they continue to repay the blessing as far and wide as possible. They look for ways to serve their community and even keep a wish list of things they want to do for others. The Simpsons, who moved to Savannah for Zoë and his visits to the hospital, needed a home that was more conducive to his medical needs. Despite their current living conditions, the Simpsons maintained hope and a positive attitude toward life’s challenges. The Simpson family also includes eight-year old, and four-year old Katelyn.

Champion Construction assisted by providing drying and cleaning services, including dehumidification and round-the-clock monitoring and labor, to expedite the drying of the drywall, primer, and paint in the interior and exterior of the home.  The project was completed the week of November 12, 2010 in Savannah, GA and the episode aired Sunday, January 16, 2011 on ABC. 

Champion Construction has been providing insurance restoration services in the state of Georgia since 1970 and has been a Member of DKI since 2007.  DKI is the exclusive dry down and cleaning vendor for Season 8 of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.  Founded in 1974, DKI assists insurance carriers, commercial and residential clients with restoring properties damaged by fire, water, wind and mold. 

The Emmy award winning reality program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is now entering its 8th season.  The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.