11/28/11
GOODALL FAMILY UPDATE
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference has been following the life of Kenny and Kollin for 2 years for the upcoming Goodall Family special edition documentary. This documentary tells the story of how a family of 8 deals with the tragic, heart-breaking news that ALS would soon take their father Kenny’s life, and how Leukemia would soon take the oldest son Kollin’s life.
10/17/11
JOIN US FOR MORE!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
See more of our newest project play-by-plays on Facebook and Twitter. Stayed informed with the newest photos, project updates, special video uploads, and viewer comments and testimonials. ‘Like Us’ on Facebook and leave your own comments and testimonials about what you are seeing on Building a Difference!
9/27/11
Volume Two Announced – “The Story of New Life”
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Originally setting out to do a short TV special, Building a Difference has announced that the New Life episodes will make up the entire Volume Two series. “When Uncle Dave and I first visited the ministry of New Life USA in Missouri, we only intended to create a 5-minute fundraiser video to help them raise money as they were only a few years new to America from Russia,”...
6/28/11
CHRIS SIMONS IS GUEST ON “NEW DAY WITH DAMON”
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Chris Simons, newly appointed Executive Director of Builders Care and host of Building a Difference Volume One, was invited to be a guest on the nationally syndicated radio show “New Day with Damon.”
5/27/11
DISASTER RELIEF
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
A massive tornado ripped through Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. It has been declared the single deadliest tornado in the United States in recorded tornado history. This incredibly devastating disaster has resulted in more than 140 individual lives lost, hundreds of businesses destroyed, and thousands of families left with absolutely nothing.
4/21/11
NEW LIFE BACK IN PRODUCTION AFTER BREAK
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
The New Life project is back in production from 6-month break while Building a Difference was asked to document the last months of a Leukemia patient (read more here). We went back up to Cabool, MO to catch up with the incredible rehab ministry of New Life USA!
2/15/11
VIDEO OF KOLLIN’S LAST DAYS
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Today a beautiful service was held in memory of Kollin Lane Goodall at Millcreek Baptist Church in St. Augustine, FL. There were so many people that came to give their respects that there was barely any room left in the church’s overflow room. Associate Pastor Dave Beechum shared some of his most intimate and personal experiences with Kollin.
2/07/11
Goodbye, for Now
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Goodbye to our loving friend, Kollin Lane Goodall. At 6:59 am Monday morning on February 11th, Kollin took his last breath. He is now with his father Kenny and with his Lord and Savior. He passed peacefully in his room surrounded by those that love him.
01/14/11
KOLLIN’S WISHES FULFILLED!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Kollin Goodall, Leukemia patient that was given a few weeks to live in October 35th 2010, is still here. He has been busy living life to the fullest and doing things he’s never done before…such as experiencing the world from a hot air balloon. 1800SkyRide offered to give Kollin and his family just that gift.
12/02/10
AN AMAZING LIFE!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Kollin Goodall, Leukemia patient, was given a few weeks to live at the end of October. That was 7 weeks ago, and he is still here being an inspiration to everyone around him. Kollin displayed an amazing attitude during these last trying days.
11/08/10
A BOY FACES TRIAL OF HIS LIFE
Mick Richards, Producer/Director, Building a Difference
On October 27th I received a phone call I never thought I would receive. As my phone rang I noticed the name Brother Dave light up as I began to answer. Brother Dave is the Associate Pastor of Mill Creek Baptist in St. Augustine and a very close friend to the Goodall family.
10/11/10
BUILDING A DIFFERENCE RELEASES FIRST PREVIEW OF NEW LIFE!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference releases its first exclusive preview of the New Life documentary, scheduled to debut this winter.
07/21/10
NEW LIFE SNEAK PREVIEW AT CHURCH OF TRUTH IN VANCOUVER, WA!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Mick Richards, producer/director of Building a Difference, was invited as guest speaker at the Church of Truth in Vancouver, WA to show a sneak preview of the upcoming New Life documentary to its congregation.
03/16/10
WORLD PREMieRE OF THE BELL FAMILY!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
The Season One finale of Building a Difference: Volume One promises to be the most emotional and inspirational story yet! “The Bell Family” documentary makes its world premiere Tuesday, March 16th noon (EST) on TBN. The March 16th debut will be the first of a 3-part series that will run for the last three weeks in March. “The Bell Family” will wrap up the first year of projects highlighting the work and ministry of Northeast Florida Builders Care.
02/27/10
FEBRUARY TRIP TO NEW LIFE USA FOR DOCUMENTARY
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference sent another team up to New Life USA Recovery Center in Cabool, MO to continue production on its newest documentary for the series’ second volume. What’s so remarkable about this particular center is the incredible work ethic they implement as a fundamental necessity of one’s personal recovery in rebuilding physical, mental and spiritual strength.
02/11/10
PRODUCTION BEGINS ON MISSOURI RECOVERY CENTER DOCUMENTARY
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
The unique Missouri ministry of New Life USA needs help from people like you, and Building a Difference wants to show you why in a brand new documentary. New Life USA is a free rehab center that helps those that are desperately seeking freedom from a destroyed life of drug and alcohol addiction.
02/5/10
EMOTIONAL STORY OF A FAMILY COPING WITH ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) IN
POST-PRODUCTION STAGE
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference enters the post-production stage on one of its most emotionally intense projects yet. This 2-hour documentary tells the story of the Goodall family. Kenny and Karen Goodall had the burden of telling their 5 young children that their father was diagnosed with a serious disease known as ALS…
01/18/10
HELP AND PRAYER FOR HAITI
Mick Richards, Executive Producer/Director
Building A Difference
The disaster and loss of life caused by the earthquake in Haiti is extremely heartbreaking. The images on television and the Internet barely help to describe the extent of massive suffering felt by the victims of Haiti themselves.
01/11/10
BUILDING A DIFFERENCE FINISHES LAST STORY OF FIRST SEASON AND BEGINS PRODUCTION ON “THE FIRST VOLUME” DVD.
Staff Writer, Jacksonville
Building a Difference finished its final story of the first season, which will wrap up its first year of projects highlighting the work and ministry of Northeast Florida Builders Care. “It’s been a great ride with Builders Care, and our grand finale presentation of ‘The Bell Family’ promises to be one of the most emotionally compelling stories of hope that Building a Difference has yet to tell,” says Mick Richards...
11/24/09
A LITTLE GIRL GETS A NEW HEART – AND A NEW HOME – JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS ON BUILDING A DIFFERENCE!
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
This holiday season will be a very special one for Ali Dix, a 13-year old heart transplant patient, as Building a Difference debuts an incredible documentary of how she received a new heart - and a new home - just in time for Christmas. .
10/19/09
DEEPLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, BUILDING A DIFFERENCE & BUILDERS CARE
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Mick Richards, Executive Producer/Director
Chris Simons, Host/Producer
Since we began airing Building a Difference earlier this year, we have received so many encouraging phone calls, emails and letters from people all over the world! We have enjoyed hearing from those who have been inspired by the show and how exciting they are that a series like Building a Difference exists.
9/30/09
“NEW LIFE USA” RECOVERY CENTER NEEDS HELP BUILDING AS THEY CONTINUE TO SAVE LIVES
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference was invited to Cabool, Missouri to learn about the ministry of New Life USA, a successful non-profit drug and alcohol recovery center that is restoring the lives of youth and adults suffering in substance abuse.
8/10/09
A FOSTER FAMILY FINDS ENCOURGEMENT FROM THE “PAGE-BAILIE BUNCH" STORY
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Melisa Page-Bailie may have personally helped hundreds of children in her foster care ministry, but now she and her wonderful adopted foster care family is inspiring families all over the world. Building a Difference has received phone calls, emails and letters sharing how the “Page-Bailie Bunch” documentary has encouraged foster families when times seemed tough..
7/27/09
BACK FROM BREAK, BUILDING A DIFFERENCE MOVES AHEAD TOWARDS
COMPLETING VOLUME ONE
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
After a short break, DeepLight Entertainment gets back into the studio to continue production. So…what’s coming up next for Building a Difference?
5/26/09
JULIE CASTINE SHARES TESTIMONY OF CHANGED LIFE AT COLA MAE’S CHURCH
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
When the story of Cola Mae Harris originally aired in Jacksonville, FL, so many lives were touched by “Mother” Harris…One of those lives was Julie Castine.
5/1/09
Parents Television Council Awards Building a Difference its PTC Seal of Approval™
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
The Parents Television Council awarded Building a Difference its prestigious Entertainment Seal of Approval for the “Page-Bailie Bunch” documentary, a moving story about how a foster family in desperate need was helped by the construction ministry of Northeast Florida Builders Care.
4/13/09
“THE PAGE-BAILIE BUNCH” RECIEVES THE DOVE FOUNDATION’S
HIGHEST ‘5 DOVE’ RATING & ‘FAMILY APPROVED’ SEAL
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference was awarded the Dove Foundation’s highest rating of 5 out of 5 “doves” and its official Dove “Family Approved” seal for “The Page-Bailie Bunch,” a documentary about how Builders Care helped a foster family in need.
3/23/09
LOCAL VETERANS SHARE THEIR STORIES AROUND THE WORLD
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
Building a Difference introduces the “Veterans Day Event” documentary about two local veterans, George Swearingen and Bracell Freeman.
2/16/09
GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER Tobymac GIVES KUDOS TO BUILDING A DIFFERENCE...
Staff Writer, Jacksonville, FL
2009 Grammy Award winner TobyMac took time out from a concert tour that swept through Jacksonville, Florida recently, to spend time with Building a Difference and the Page-Bailie family. Melissa Page-Bailie is a foster mother with a ministry of helping children in need, including adopting some of them. Their story is featured in a 3-part series on Building a Difference...
1/26/09
Builders Care Projects Air Worldwide in February
Bildor-News, Jacksonville, Florida
The work of Northeast Florida Builders Association Builders Care will be televised to a worldwide audience of more than 92 million households, with the launch of DeepLight Entertainment's home makeover TV series, "Building a Difference." The first year's series will be about Builders Care, and after that additional shows will be filmed about Builders Care and other ministries...
1/5/09
BUILDING A DIFFERENCE WRAPS UP PRODUCTION FOR VOLUME ONE
Mick Richards, Producer/Director
The Building A Difference crew finished shooting the first volume of shows at Celebration Church of Jacksonville, FL during the last week of 2008. Senior Pastor Stovall Weems generously hooked us up by donating the church’s Annex building and crew to help shoot all the opens and closes for our new 16-part series. Thank you Pastor Stovall!…
12/24/08
Local Production Company Helps Shine Worldwide Light on Area Nonprofit
David Chapman - Financial News & Daily Record
For more than seven years, Builders Care has been helping Northeast Florida families and low income, disabled, and elderly people who are facing hardships rebuild their homes. The nonprofit arm of the Northeast Florida Builders Association has worked with Jacksonville-based DeepLight Television to produce marketing materials and original programming...
