DIY SOS fans praise same sex couple who adopted four children with severe medical needs
DIY SOS took on their biggest challenge yet on last night’s show and viewers couldn’t be anymore pleased for the deserving family.
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DIY SOS's community project reunites this couple with their twins
The BBC One programme, presented by Nick Knowles, transformed the lives of a same sex couple who were labelled “superheroes” on social media as they had adopted four children with severe medical needs.
Head teacher Garry, 43, and social carer Kyle, 39, from Sheppey, Kent first adopted Haydn, 13, who has cerebral palsy and Curtis, six, who is severely epileptic, blind and prone to life-threatening chest infections and also has cerebral palsy.
The two fathers then adopted sisters Bella, 11, who has Down’s Syndrome and Phoebe six, who is physically healthy.
Garry and Kyle had adopted four children with medical needs
The family's cramped three-bedroom bungalow was knocked down
DIY SOS took on their biggest challenge yet as they built a new home in nine days
But the family of six were desperate for space as they had been living in a cramped three-bedroom-bungalow which was full with medical supplies.
And in one of DIY SOS’ most ambitious builds ever, they knocked down the family’s existing property to build a new five-bedroom home which was something that had never been done before.
Those watching at home were amazed by the couple’s kindness and selflessness to bring up the four children and rushed to Twitter to comment on the wonderful fathers.
The DIY SOS team built a new five-bedroom home for the family
The couple were so shocked with the new spacious home
One person wrote: “These two guys on #DIYSOS are the most selfless men ever. Such a beautiful story, & amazing things they've done for their kids.”
“Anyone who can question the right of gay adoption & marriage, then I suggest you switch BBC One on now. #DIYSOS,” said another viewer.
A third wrote: “#diysos these guys are a perfect example why sexuality should never play a part in whether someone can adopt #inspirationalparents.”
The new home featured bright colours for the family
The family were extremely pleased with their new home
“If you want to see humanity at its best tune in to #diysos Two amazing guys,” added a fan of the show.
One viewer commented: “These dads on #diysos are superheros. I'm crying already.”
DIY SOS is now available on BBC iPlayer.