David Cook – Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – VIDEO

By On 01/10/2010 · 45 Comments · In American Idol, David Cook

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David Cook rolled up his sleeves to help Ty Pennington and the team build a house for the Cowan family in this week’s episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

The connection here was 12 year old Kori, who, despite having a debilitating blood disorder, still finds time to raise money for the fight against cancer. Many of you know that David’s 37 year old brother, Adam, died of brain tumor in May ’09.

David choked up a couple of times as he talks about how close the cause is to his heart.

Well, it’s Extreme Makeover! Tears all around as the family gets their brand new house, free of mold, bacteria and dust. The mold in the old house was severely affecting Kori’s already compromised immune system.

After the show aired Sunday night, David tweeted, “Thanks to everyone for watching EM:HE tonight. I was honored to be a part and the Cowan-Browns deserve all that and more. irokfoundation.com”

After the jump, check out excerpts from tonight’s show.

Video after the JUMP…

Part One – David arrives and rolls up his sleeves to help build the Cowan’s a new house. Plus, it’s arts and crafts time with some young cancer patients

Part 2 – David and Kori hold an Auction to raise funds for the fight against cancer.

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Part 3 – The new house is unveiled

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  • justjude

    People like Kori are the bright lights of our world. Her impact today will continue to be a leading light for the future.! I’m thrilled for this great family.

    There were many tear worthy moments for me. I’m so thankful that DavidCook has gotten to that “level of healing”, that he was finally able to articulate how much this meant to him, and how his brother’s journey impacted him personally. This was obviously a cause close to his heart. He was so involved with the whole project and it showed. What a great guy!!

    I think Ty Pennington and traveling band of designers, producers etc.
    must love their job,….despite their frequent tears on their way to each new houseraising!!

  • martha

    Wonderful to see this, thanks for posting. David Cook is such a honey of a guy.

  • gingerly

    David is a pretty special person. Kori is a pretty special person too. I found her father saying that it’s not about stuff but how you can help others probably the most touching moment of the night. I was dabbing tears before that, but suddenly I was sobbing.

  • incarcerate

    I usually don’t watch this show because it’s too emotionally draining for me…made the exception because of DC and needed the tissue. Just have to say I. Love. David. Cook …..

    Hope this works (extra vid)

    http://abc.go.com/watch/clip/extreme-makeover-home-edition/SH006334870000/14088/246491

  • IndyMuse

    Keel, yes, the family was at the Elizabeth show and was introduced. They sat up front. I was there, it was awwwww-worthy.

  • Ashley19

    David has a huge heart to go along with that huge voice.
    I am proud to call myself a fan!

    Thank you MJ

  • jinxx315

    I want a new house and truck, too. lol The inside of the house with the hard wood floors is beautiful.

  • SashaB
  • maturin

    That was pretty great. The show can be sort of OTT in terms of luxury & queen for a day stuff, but ultimately they get good stuff done. As someone whose parent had to wait till she her kids were grown and she was 70 to get her ragged house done up nicely, I can appreciate how much it means for that family to have a house they can thrive in while everyone’s young and there to enjoy it.

    Especially getting some many people to volunteer, whether professional or amateur, and some of the extras, like the kids making their decorations, are some of the best parts. Especially in this case, where the child who’s been sick gets herself up and doing things for others, a cool example not to just be cynical in life.

    Also, David Cook’s faaaace when he’s with those kids. He’s such a good sport. And his brother’s ten year battle –still something to think on.

  • s3rious

    Good job David Cook! It’s great that they refer to him as a Platinum selling artist/rockstar. :D

  • ladymadonna

    Thanks for the YT clips of those extras SashaB – I couldn’t get the ones on ABC’s site to play for some reason. Lots of extra Dave, though still no sign of the brilliant galoshes soccer scene and muddy faceplant that they included in the preview. That first one though, with the extended scenes of Dave and Xzibit reenacting Chariots of Fire on the drywall stilts, is seriously comedy gold. Good sport indeed!

    Also good to know that in case of his untimely demise, Dublin will be living large as his primary beneficiary.

  • SashaB

    Also, the Auction Clip made AOL TV’s Top 5!

    #4 Cancer Fund – ”Extreme Makeover”
    Xzibit and David Cook help the crew and the Hill family raise a roof and funds. Sun., 8PM on ABC.

    Yeah, that clip was awesome.

    Thanks to DonnaAC on DCO

  • tierbee

    Thanks so much for bonus scene goodness :) . That show always gives me a good cry but then put TearyDave on there too and I’m sunk. Even my sister who usually doesn’t have much to say other than how big his head is texted me and said he’s sweet lol. That show was just awesome. That wasn’t a cookie crumb it was like one of those cookie cakes…

  • sma11ie

    Ooh, bonus scenes! The chariots of fire and soccer faceplant hilarity were golden– wish they’d kept more of that stuff in the episode, but I’m just glad we get to see them :).

    Also, David Cook’s faaaace when he’s with those kids.

    Yes, yes, yes! At the cancer ward, the scene right before that interview screen cap of DC, where he’s just standing there looking down grinning at the kids? That is the sweetest smile I’ve ever seen from DC. Ugh. Too much. He’s the best with these kids. I believe him when he says it’s the most fulfilling week (or several days) he’d had in a long time.

    DC really loves giving back. I really hope he and the Anthemic get to be involved in something for one of the IGB charities, whether or not they perform on the show itself.

  • tierbee

    (Still giggling over his facial expressions when he was on those stilts. He makes me laugh).

  • KathyH

    Aw — I didn’t see the show but I’ve seen pictures and some news clips. He looked happy and I’m proud of him for that big old heart.

  • SharB

    Thanks MJ and crew for the videos of David. Oh how I love this man. He has a wonderful and giving spirit and it makes me smile to think of all the good things he’s doing, especially for the cancer research. Yes it brought tears to my eyes hearing him speaking of Adam’s fight and during the other parts of the episode. You had a chance to laugh along with the tears for such a deserving young lady. I wouldn’t mind spending time hanging out with him. heehee.

  • reinharv

    tierbee:

    Thanks so much for bonus scene goodness . That show always gives me a good cry but then put TearyDave on there too and I’m sunk.

    Yep, had a good cry myself & when Dave was teary – did me in big time.

    Now how about Dave in a construction helmet. Lordy!!!

  • tierbee

    Now how about Dave in a construction helmet.

    He’s so fricking cute, lol.

  • http://twitter.com/DavidandKian baby

    he is an amazing person. :)

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