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Spot Cooler Virtual Viewing Party -- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Posted by Tina Behnke on Thu, Feb 11, 2010
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Because of its compelling mission and achievements, The Fishing School was chosen for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and received a new, state-of-the-art facility in August 2009.  The philosophy of The Fishing School is inspired by the adage, "If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day.  Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime."  By teaching youth to fish in the rivers of their minds, The Fishing School is changing generations.

TV Production Location CoolingMore than 7000 people from the DC metro are signed up to volunteer for The Fishing School's makeover.  This massive joint effort brougjt together a host of government agencies and local corporations.  AirPac's portable air conditioners were used to cool a cafeteria tent, workshop and the VIP tent for volunteers.  We were glad to provide spot cooling for this TV production location and honored to be a part of the amazing transformation!

We're having a VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY!  Celebrate the success and spread the word about this youth development organization serving DC public school students. 

You can help.  Watch the episode on ABC, Sunday, February 14th at 9pm EST.  Comment on this blog post to let us know your favorite part of the makeover.  For each comment we receive by midnight, Friday, February 19, 2010, we'll donate $1 to The Fishing School.  The Fishing School has a goal of 500 Viewing Parties.  We set a goal of 500 comments.  Will you watch the episode this Sunday?  Comment here and let us know.

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Comments

Thank you AirPac for all you have done for The Fishing School!!
Posted @ Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:41 AM by Terry Lineberger
What an uplifting episode! Both the Tripp family and The Fishing School do amazing work with children and are so deserving of AMC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition!
Posted @ Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:25 PM by Alyth Axelrod
Wow! Satisfying to watch. My favorite part was just watching the faces of these very deserving people as they saw their new facilities. What a blessing!
Posted @ Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:02 PM by Susan Stalnaker
I was so impressed with the lives these precious people live (the Tripp's and the Fishing School). What a neat thing to see others come along side them and give them the tools to continue their important work.
Posted @ Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:03 PM by Bob Stalnaker
I am so happy to see involved people with kind hearts empowered in this way. Tom at the Fishing School and the Tripp family were a real inspiration. Blessings to all who gave to these building projects.
Posted @ Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:38 PM by Amy Stalnaker
Now this is something that it is worth expending time, $ and effort on.
Posted @ Monday, February 15, 2010 12:35 PM by Robert Axelrod
The show was tremendous and although AirPac did not receive much recognition you should be proud to have played a role in such a great undertaking.
Posted @ Monday, February 15, 2010 2:21 PM by tim pyle
It was a great show, especially the fact that they completed 2 projects in a week. It is very special and wonderful that Air Pac donated so much of their valuable time and money for this great cause.
Posted @ Monday, February 15, 2010 7:33 PM by Michael J. Kula
I agree with all of you -- GREAT show and a great opportunity for AirPac to give back a little something. We can all make a difference in the life of a child. The Tripps and The Fishing School inspire me to do what I can to be a positive incluence for kids. That's a challenge for us all!
Posted @ Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:14 PM by Tina Behnke
What a great show!! Very inspirational :) Thank you AirPac,for doing your part !!
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 3:41 AM by Bonnie
What you did for The Fishing School was incrediable! I just wish there were more people in this world like you all!
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 7:36 AM by Erin
Tom Lewis and the Tripps are pillars in their community and an example for everyone to do what they can to help out youth to grow and develop their skills for their future. This was a great episode of Extreme Makeover.
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 8:29 AM by Colette
The show was really great! I loved seeing all those children so happy b/c of what theses people are taking the time to do for them. The kids are truly blessed to have those kind of people and a place like the fishing school in their community.
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 9:01 AM by Shannon
The show was absolutely phenomenal!!!! I am looking forward to contacting the school to see how I can assist. Its good to see someone helping kids and not hurting them!
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 9:42 AM by Felicia A Brown
Very inspiring show.
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 10:42 AM by Marie Cee
Thanks for all the hardwork and lives changed by EM: Home Edition! This show is amazing and inspires more people to help others :)
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 11:00 AM by Tyrus and Laura Trusky
I love extreme home makeover they have done so much for so many people.
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 11:24 AM by Kristina
Thanks for your support
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 4:38 PM by Leo
That was the best show I've seen so far and I couldn't believe that there is such a school in DC. May God continue to bless the Director and staff in all their endeavours.
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 7:15 PM by Jessie
The fishing school is fantastic; Thanks Extreme Makeover
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 8:32 PM by Shawn
The fishing school is great. How do I start one in my town?
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 9:29 PM by Gary Esch
Thanks for giving back to the community
Posted @ Friday, February 19, 2010 9:41 PM by RMCAMIL
What an amazing show to watch and how they helped both The Fishing School and the Tripp Family :)
Posted @ Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:39 PM by Charity
I am so blessed to be apart of The Fishing School family.
Posted @ Wednesday, February 24, 2010 3:37 PM by Caroline
SUCH A NICE THING TO DO TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, AND HELP THE FUTURE BY HELPING THE KIDS... 
 
Posted @ Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:59 PM by DAQUETTA BAYLOR
The Fishing School is really changing generations!Thanks for doing such a great job!
Posted @ Monday, March 01, 2010 5:47 PM by Galya Atanasova
Many thanks to the Tripps and the Fishing School for making a difference in their community. Thank you Air Pac for helping to make this a reality.
Posted @ Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:40 AM by Noelle Bee
Love Extreme Makeover:Home edition...and I love the fishing school...May God ever bless them!
Posted @ Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:45 PM by Lisa Whitney
Great Episode!
Posted @ Monday, April 12, 2010 3:48 PM by Tina Jack
God is definitely doing great things for and through the Fishing School.
Posted @ Monday, June 14, 2010 2:47 PM by diana o'gorman
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