Sisters get the room of their dreams

ELDORADO Leading Edge Restoration, in West Frankfort, collaborated with local businesses to give Ally and Peyton Wintersthe bedroom of their dreams.

The idea came from three men who formed Leading Edge, a restoration company, and they wanted to make a childs day by giving them a room they could call their own.

We always had the ability to do the work, but there wasnt any financial backing to make it happen, said Leading Edge co-owner Eric Speakman.

He said Leading Edge partnered with Black Diamond and River Radio as part of their "Shop with a Jock" contest. Ally, 10, and Peyton, 7, were chosen as the winners of the program.

Ally and Peytons mother, Theresa, said she couldnt be happier about the room makeover.

Winters said she bought the house in Eldorado a couple months ago with her husband, Michael Tison, who is the sisters' stepfather. She is in the process of remodeling the entire house, including the girls bedroom before winning the contest.

It is a blessing and the kids love it, Winters said. The kids stay in their room all the time.

Johnnie McKinnies of Leading Edge said the selection process wasnt easy, but Ally and Peytons application painted a vivid picture.

I am not sure why, but there was something about their story that stood out from the beginning, he said. The girls' mom works 84 hours a week to support the family, while her husband looks for work. He was laid off from his job in the coal mines.

Once the Eldorado sisters were selected, Speakman said Black Diamond and River Radio began asking local businesses for help.

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Sisters get the room of their dreams