Bill Austin Reunites with Extreme Makeover Family

The Swenson-Lee family from Minnetonka, MN was recently featured on the 100th episode of the hit ABC television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Vicki and Erik Swenson took their four nieces and nephews into their home after their mother, Vicki's sister, was murdered in an act of domestic violence. Vicki took the tragedy and turned it into an opportunity to help protect women and children from becoming victims of domestic violence. In the November 25 episode of EMHE, Bill Austin presented Vicki and Erik with a donation of $200,000 to assist with the rebuilding of their family and their lives.

On Tuesday, December 4th, the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation honored the Swenson-Lee family. In a courtside presentation, Vicki and Erik were also reunited courtside with Bill Austin. In addition to Bill Austin’s $200,000 donation to the family, the FastBreak Foundation donated $5,000 in the name of the Swenson-Lee family to the Alexandra House, an organization that helps to end domestic violence in our communities.