Extreme Makeover Home Edition in Geneva

(Geneva, N.Y.) -- On Monday morning, ABC's hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition surprised the Hill family of 148 William St. Geneva.

The team, headed by Ty Pennington and his designers, will renovate a 150-year-old house in seven days. 13WHAM News will follow the renovation and have live reports each weekday on 13WHAM News This Morning.

Tim Hill, an aspiring boxer, went back to college for a degree in social work after he broke his back. While working as a counselor for high-school age kids, he started the Geneva Boxing Team.

For over 10 years, Tim has been training kids 8 to 21 to box for free; he pays all expenses out of his pocket. Many of the kids are from broken and impoverished homes.

Tim was awarded custody of one of those kids, Aleem Whitfield. In addition to Aleem, Tim and his wife Michelle have three children of their own.

Pennington and the designers, Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders, John Littlefield, and Didiayer Snyder, are joined by local builder Mahoney Design & Build, Inc., and hundreds of volunteers and workers.

While their home is being rebuilt, the Hill family will go on vacation to Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort.

For more information on the project, and how you can help, go to Mahoney Design and Build Gives.

Information for Spectators and Volunteers

• Spectators are encouraged. The address of the site will be announced August 18. Free parking, handicap-accessible parking, and a shuttle service will be available.

• The spectators’ area is standing room only, and weather may be inclement. Coolers, blankets, and lawn chairs are not permitted at the construction site.

• There are no concession stands at the construction site. Spectators can bring small quantities of food, but no coolers are permitted.

• Portable restrooms will be available.

• No smoking is allowed.

• The construction will take place around the clock and in all kinds of weather. Spectators should dress appropriately. Umbrellas are allowed, but there will not be enclosed or covered areas for spectators. Lawn chairs are not permitted, and spectators should be prepared to stand for long periods of time. Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended.

• Spectators are encouraged to bring signs.

• Cameras and video cameras are allowed on the premises.

• There may be opportunities to seek autographs, but due to the nature of the construction, everyone on the team, including Ty Pennington, will be working long hours to complete the home. No promises can be made regarding their availability.

• The builder does now that they are looking for skilled volunteers. Those interested in helping can come to Geneva City High School at 101 Carter Road whenever they're available.