![]() ![]() The Browns were shocked by the outpouring of support. They'll be joined by a team of volunteers from the area, many of whom are friends of the family or knew Alex. Meanwhile, the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" crew, including designers Michael Moloney and Leigh Anne Tuohy - subject of "The Blindside" - will be hard at work, preparing a new home for the Browns. Later this week, the Browns will take off on a trip to New York. "He hardly even knew us," Johnnie Mac said. Forney had only met the Browns once, but found their story inspiring. The Browns were nominated by Daren Forney, a Colorado man whose daughter was killed in a car accident by a driver who was believed to be texting. They described the experience as "unreal." The humble family thought they were there to speak to the students. The Browns said they were shocked when they saw the bus pull onto the Seagraves High School football field and Ty Pennington - that hot TV show host Alex had a crush on - jump out and announce the news. To reward their efforts, a cast and crew of designers and builders come and revamp their home. Known as a tear-jerker, the series spotlights families who are making a difference, in spite of extreme situations. "Extreme Home: Make Over" airs Sunday nights on ABC. ![]() Now the Browns have an even larger audience to spread their message. They bring along Alex's nearly demolished truck as proof. They traveled across the state, speaking at high schools, telling the young drivers about the dangers Ever since the Browns have worked to ensure that no other family would feel the same pain and loss that they've endured. The 17-year-old was texting while driving. So it's fitting that Tuesday morning crew members of the hit ABC show announced that Alex's family - Johnnie Mac, her mom, Jeanne, and her 12-year-old sister, Katrina - would be selected as the show's latest recipient.Ī year ago, Alex was killed in a one-car crash. "She thought Ty was 'so hot,' " said Johnnie Mac, Alex's father, making his voice high like a teenage girl's. Every Sunday night, Alex Brown would insist that her parents change from whatever television show she was watching to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." ![]()
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