Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Michelle Obama has tried her hands at building liveable homes for families in need to extend her support to ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'.
The First Lady travelled to Fayetteville, N.C., to help Ty Pennington and his crew with the build.
"This particular show is especially moving because it features Barbara Marshall, a Navy veteran, who despite her own struggles opened her home to serve homeless female veterans in her community," Obama told People magazine.
"She's an amazing example of the strength, values and service of America's veterans," she said.
Though she admitted that her 'handy skills are limited', she contributed by helping to hang plaques - part of a design project that pays tribute to all of the female veterans who have passed through Marshall's home. She also helped with some gardening in the backyard.
Obama said that she was honoured 'to be a part of an event so life changing for such a deserving person'.
"[Marshall] is a prime example of an American veteran who continues to serve her community with everything she has. I hope lots of people will be inspired by her story to give back to their communities - especially to service members and their families," she added. (ANI)
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