The Family
Extreme Makeover Home Edition wants you to "Move to the Groove" when Dancing with the Stars lends a hand to a Wisconsin family
The EMHE design team discovered there was a whole lot of shaking going on in Neenah, Wisconsin when they set their eyes on Rhex Arboleda. Rhex is a hometown hero who has distinguished himself by locally leading the movement to banish the childhood obesity epidemic. In 2004, he created "Move to the Groove;" a dance program designed to get both teachers and students on their feet and in shape. Rhex's award-winning dance program is currently being utilized in 3 elementary schools where health and wellness has been emphasized as a priority. Ironically his own family currently resides in a 70-year-old home that has become a health hazard.
Rhex Arboleda and his wife Claire came to America 8 years ago from the Philippines to pursue the American Dream. In an effort to show his appreciation to the country that provided him a better opportunity, he has committed his life to teaching. With 5 energetic kids ranging from 2-10, the Arboleda house is always bubbling over with excitement. Despite outgrowing their modest 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, the children, like their dad, share an appreciation of the arts. CJ (10), Clarenx (8), Calix (6), Cullen (4), and Rhex Jr (2) frequently break into song and still continue to brim with joy and humor.
On August 14th, the Arboleda's got the wake-up call they've been waiting for when Ty Pennington and the EMHE team together with with two-time "Dancing with the Stars" winner Derek Hough (Professional dancer, Season 10, Nicole Scherzinger and Season 7, Brooke Burke) arrived to turn their dreams into a reality by giving them enough room to boogie to the beat. To show their support and along to lend a hand are "Dancing with the Stars" professionals, Tony Dovolani and Chelsie Hightower.
The Arboledas will go on vacation to Walt Disney World, while "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team leader Ty Pennington, designers Michael Moloney, Paige Hemmis, Xzibit, local builder Lexington Homes, and community volunteers rebuild the structure.
