In this episode of NBC’s ‘George to the Rescue’: A heartwarming love story featuring an adventurous couple with disabilities who met during a competitive hand-cycling event and have been inseparable ever since, participating in numerous marathons together. And a jaw-dropping reveal of a time-sensitive primary bathroom upgrade that will help make life more comfortable for them as they take on some current health challenges one day at a time. 💙
Witness the triumph of the human spirit through Maria Bournias and her husband Peter Gagliardo — two inspiring soulmates, who together have weathered some of life’s toughest storms hand in hand — and an accessible bathroom makeover + soothing home sauna space by interior designer Vanessa DeLeon, contractor Albert Dichiara, and more talented contributors! Maria was born spina bifida and has had to endure many daunting surgeries throughout her life. She is currently battling a rare form of cancer but with her supportive husband Peter — who himself has overcome many obstacles after a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed at age 21 — by her side, she continues to trek forward with a courageous and loving spirit.
Many thanks to the following generous teams for making this dream project of a safe, functional bathroom remodel a wonderful reality for Maria and Peter:
3M
VANESSA DELEON ASSOCIATES
DREAM PROJECTS BY AL
ATLAS PAINTING CONTRACTORS
BED BATH & BEYOND
FERGUSON
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NEWARK RESTORE
NEW YORK RANGERS
JNH LIFESTYLES
RAPHAEL PORCELAIN
VITO AND SON CONSTRUCTION CORP
WATER FLOW PLUMBING & HEATING
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G crew, you have no idea how happy I am that you are back. Thank you for demonstrating love in a tangible way. Many blessings from this ol coger.
God Bless you Maria & Pete I’ll be praying for you ❤ George & crew you are such a blessing to so many! Keep up the great work 😘🤗
Prayers coming to you from Colombia, never give up guys, G. Crew you did it again.
Best wishes for the couple. Thank you George for making a difference in peoples lives.
This was such a great episode. You guys really hit it out of the park!! it had me and tears the entire episode. This was such an amazing love story and they are defying the odds of disabilities and not letting it control their lives!! George to the rescue thank you for such an amazing episode and really doing what you do
Love this episode, Maria you can do anything you want, they so deserve this ❤️.
I would love to know how Maria is doing medically, and how Pete is holding up. Mad Love for what you do, George!
Awesome story and job George To The Rescue Family!! 🫂🫂🫂🫂
Aww, George, you are the absolute best. The people that you rescue are humble and beautiful. Now, with the recycling and giving them a hockey night.
Definitely necessary and worth all the effort to achieve the goal.
Carry on
Incredible. Thanks George and your amazing team for bringing so much love and creativity into our lives. Good luck to this beautiful couple. Sending sparkles to all.
When some people complain about trivial matters and rant constantly, your story serves as inspiration for us and everyone else, demonstrating that no matter life's challenges, we must persevere. Maria, we'll be praying for your upcoming operation. Don't let it hinder you from rising and moving forward once more. Both of you are inspirations, and we're rooting for you.
George to the Rescue team, you rock!!! ❤❤❤🎉
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Velasco Family
Maria and Peter, I hold you in my heart. Thank you for your courage, your smiles and even your tears. You are so loved, by so many. When you were all zooting around in those hand cycles I am sure the angels of heaven were sharing your laughter. George and team, thank you for this wonderful upgrade. You too are so loved, by so many. Hugs from Elm, South Africa. 💜💜💜
Thank you, George and crew, for all you do ❤
Have they heard about [NotAWheelChair] in Utah. They make an electric quad-cycle that would let them go off paved trails and up hills. And it works in snow. (Not an ad)
The wife/co owner is paralyzed from waist down.
I love yall but i do miss like the whole crew or all the people who helped showing up in the end🥺 but other than that, i enjoy every episode!!!
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I just want to give my heartfelt Love & Thanks for this channel. This couple were SO inspirational! And with how heartbreakingly UGLY the world is today, how people are TRULY suffering and scared, this show is my daily splash of hopefulness and kindness I need -but so do all the people who come to watch these videos!
thank you George
What a beautiful couple❤ I will pray for both of these amazing people❤❤❤
A beautiful bathroom for a beautiful couple. May you have a lifetime of love laughter & enjoyment together ❤
Thank you so much, George for recycling good reusable items! Vince Gill would be proud that you are supporting Habitat for Humanity! In my hometown we have a street that honors Vince Gill and his wife that is named in their honor for their effort and support of this great cause. I could tell you the story but you probably don't have time to read it.
George, In all of the years, I've watched what you and your groups have done to make the lives of deserving people better; this episode is ABSOLUTELY the best! God bless you, and all of the wonderful volunteers and contributing companies and the things you have made happen and have accomplished.
Very touching story and well deserved, out of the ball park with this one 🙏🏽
Love you Pete and Maria. This was such an amazing episode and couldn't have happened to two better people. Congratulations guys and LGR
Just so Beautful Bathroom just ❤ black fixture so Amazing .. George to Rescue you and your Team just blessing
To everyone so Glad you came back I watch every Rescue you done always make me cry blessing families around the world as well as business ,schools etc.
Wishing this beautiful couple all the best and sending warm loving healing prayers for healing for mariah
God bless you george oliphant and your team.this episode is so amazing and moving.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Can I just say how much I love George SO MUCH !!!!! Great story ❤️
I love this show. Nothing makes me happier than watching the joy people experience when their lives are made better and easier.
That designer is absolutely amazing. I love her!♥️ George and his team, as always has come through big time for such a deserving and loving couple. I’m so very happy for them. I’ll be praying for the lady of the house she is totally healed and for hubbys strength throughout the entire process! ❤️🩹
What a wonderful couple and thank you George so much for giving them a little more happiness in their life. I'm so glad you're back on and honoring.All these different people that you do every show. And I forgive you for making me cry so much😅
The attention to detail and the story it tells us viewers that this channel is truly a great blessing as well as uplifting and encouragement to no matter what is going on. Hang on in there. Great job team everyone that's involved God's Grace and Mercy to all of you and your families. 😊❤️
This wonderful show never fails to make me cry!!!!!! Tears of joy, of course!!! 😍 😍
Sobbing while hearing their story…. Finally they find each other, she has her wished wedding, they are happy and then life throws at them a bucket full of iced water.. I don’t understand. I hope they are doing well 🥹❤️ THANK YOU GEORGE AND CREW for everything you do to bring people happiness✨❤️🫂
The makeover is gorgeous and is going to a very deserving couple! I'm praying that Maria kicks this cancer. ❤❤
Please George, volunteers & contributing sponsors, please keep on keeping on! It’s amazing what you do to better peoples lives! A beacon of light in a sometimes dark world. One commentator said they forgave you George for making them cry. Tonight I’m headed to a birthday party and as I watched this I’m all dressed up & makeup on & now I have to redo my makeup from the damage my crying did! What a glorious love story! Totally get her loving her makeup station. Best wishes on upcoming cancer recovery.