Three members from the UPenn basketball donated volunteered their time to demo the room the weekend before the big event. 

Darnell Foreman, Greg Louis and Camryn Crocker  sure make the room look small!

Thank you Mike Fadden and Voorhees Container Services!

Thank you Dean Cannuli from Cannuli Roofing and Siding!

Joe Scialabbo from Venus Electric donated his time and materials to give power to John's room and make sure all his lights and sirens worked!

Joe's own son has had an inoperable brain tumor for the last fifteen years. Joe saw the news spot on John's room and felt compelled to reach out and help. You rock Joe! (Joe and John are 'shooting down cancer')

Mike Chambers of Evesham Fire rescue was a rockstar volunteer helping prep the room the week before the Build, and coming out to help during the weekend. He did a TON of work! You're awesome Mike!

Jessica Hazley and Rob GasCanz putting up insulation to make sure John is comfortable all year long!

New egress windows so the room is up to code

Lowe's swooped in to help us out in a pinch. They donated and delivered the drywall for John's room.

Darin LaRosa and the crew of carpenters at BELFOR Restoration worked hard before the weekend to turn our bunkbed design into a reality!

Scott Seal and Greg Gagnon putting finishing hardware on the garage-bay closet doors

Designed to look like the bay doors at the fire house

Scott Seal painting trim, amongst his many many other projects as he spent the better part of both days coming in clutch on projects. 

Lorraine Heisler contributed long hours as she helped to empty rooms, paint, and tediously cut magnets for John's freezer project

Joe is back to complete the electrical work for John's room. The original electrical system was in rough shape, and Joe updated it, made it safe, and made multiple trips to help out!

Sandy Lynch Massi of Evesham Fire Rescue was a painting machine as she put long hours in helping to paint both John and Hope's room, among other tasks.

Ron Priest of Cinnaminson FD was the all-around handy guy as he put in long hours on both days. Ron painted, built things, and was on-call for every project that could get thrown his way. 

Rob Apse made the trip from MA so he could film a documentary on this project. When things got rough, Rob put down the camera and rolled up his sleeves. He's awesome!

Mike Chambers of Evesham Fire Rescue back again from demo week where he helped paint, lay floor, and do a multitude of other tasks!

These guys did an awesome job installing the new HVAC unit so John can stay comfortable through all the seasons.

Jocelyn Yabut, on the Board of Directors for TCKP, made the trip from MA to lend a helping hand. She provided logistics support throughout the day and rolled up her sleeves on many different projects.

Mark Robertson of Willingboro FD worked hard to cut boards and trim for John's room. He spent hours in the freezing cold and did it with a smile.

Lead Designer and Lead Contractor stayed busy directing volunteers, coordinating efforts, and rolling up their sleeves on as many projects as possible throughout the weekend.

Over 200 Fire Departments donated patches to John. Scott Seal sewed the local patches to this quilt.

Rob put down the camera to help tape John's curtain project

John requested a bunk bed and a slide. I knew there should be a fire truck bed, but how would we incorporate a bunk bed? A house on fire of course! Where John can save the day and slide to safety!

The Belfor crew arrived to install the bunk bed! It looked amazing in person and exceeded our expectations!

Darin was the Master Carpenter behind this bed's construction and he ROCKED it!

Tif (her baby bump making an appearance) and Jim watching the bunk bed come together. 

Belfort assisted throughout the weekend in incredible ways.

Belfort brought in a cleaning crew to clear the work spaces and organize the home. They did a fantastic job!

Matt Heston of Evesham Fire Resuce worked his butt off to ensure John's firetruck would be in working order. He modified the bed and configured the dashboard electronics. He worked all day for two days on this bed, as well as many other tasks. He was amazing!

Darin and his crew came in clutch as we were pressed for time and trying to install John's custom shelving. 

Emily Foss represented Belfor and Kots for Kids as she helped assemble furniture and clear work spaces.

Kevin Stokely and his wife Linda were the driving force behind Belfor's involvement in the project. We owe them a HUGE thanks!!

Custom shelving designed to look like the industrial fire poles and provide A TON of storage for ALL of the kids toys! Storage and organization were the focus for this design. 

For providing a delicious breakfast and lunch on Day 1

Chuck, from A2Z Emblems donated and printed all of our volunteer shirts!

When John goes to the hospital, he can bring this quilt as a reminder of all the people supporting his fight!

When John looks up and around, he can see how many people are supporting him.

John requested a slide be attached to his dream bunk bed. After he saves the day, he can slide to safety!

These windows are remote-operated to flicker, glow, and fade in all colors. The idea was to have the house really look like it's on fire!

Maximizing storage was a main goal in this design.

The freezer needed to remain in the room. I wanted to make it fun and functional, so we adhered vinyl and made it a giant magnetic-play scene!

The bi-fold doors were decorated to resemble the garage bay doors at the fire house. 

Curtains resemble the bottom of a fire jacket. Custom slanted desk by Rockland Custom Cabinets. These are what captains use in their vehicles while managing the emergency scene!

This FD signed this seriously cool ax and sent it to John for his room!

This prayer emblem is the original that hung at the Willingboro Firehouse on Sunset Rd. The firehouse was recently closed and members donated memorbilia to the project. 

The first thing John sees is his name on the door of his very home Fire Department.

Mike Merkowsky of Evesham FD was the spackle King, as well as being a general handy-man though out his very long hours on the site.

Joe Drury of Drury Flooring donated and installed the carpet in Hope's room.

Matt Heston doing one of his many jobs during the weekend. 

Annmarie Heisler re-finished Hope's dresser and mirror and helping paint her room, assemble furniture, and be an all-round rockstar.

Sandy continuing to paint Hope's room after painting John's.

Rob McDonough and his daughters helped to paint the trim in Hope's room.

Annmarie and Sandy working hard on painting the room!

Jocelyn and Lorraine getting in on the painting action.

Hope told me she loved the color teal, and her favorite princess is Elsa. Hope also loves butterflies.

Vinyl wall art donated by Lola Decor and paper butterflies donated by Magical Whimsy. (both on Etsy)

The room originally had two twin size beds because John needs to sleep with Hope nearby. I wanted to make sure this room was "Hope's space", so a princess futon will fit John's needs and not take up too much space in the room. Hope can also use it for future sleepovers with her friends!

Hope requested a mirror for her room. Tiffany, lead designer, donated the mirror she used as a child in hopes that Hope would love it as much as she did. 

Elsa costumes so Hope can feel like a real princess!

John was almost as excited as Hope!

She dressed up in her Elsa costume and serenaded the volunteers with "Let it Go".