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hermetic

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Tue Nov 5, 2013, 10:20 AM Nov 2013

Homeless man gets new teeth, and more

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy and his team of YouTube pranksters behind VitalyzdTv are usually playing practical jokes on unsuspecting victims, but a few months ago, they took on a different kind of mission -- to give one lucky Florida homeless man named Martin an "extreme makeover."

Martin has been homeless for 12 years, but with a little help from his new friends, he got a shower, a haircut, a new pair of shoes, clothes and a steak dinner in the first episode of "Extreme Homeless Makeover."

Martin's real dream, however, was to get a new set of teeth. In August, the guys filmed this second episode in which they make that wish come true.
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Though Martin has faced harassment from other homeless people, he says his life has been changed by being featured on Zdorovetskiy's YouTube channel. He attributes his new job, his appearance and even getting back together with his wife to the strength thousands of viewers have helped him find.


Videos at link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/04/extreme-homeless-man-makeover-part-two-_n_4212697.html?utm_hp_ref=good-news
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Homeless man gets new teeth, and more (Original Post) hermetic Nov 2013 OP
Awwwwww ......... I'm so happy for Martin. nt. polly7 Nov 2013 #1
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