The Bachelor

Lt. Andy Baldwin, Pearl Harbor-based naval doctor who starred in season 10 of ABC’s reality dating show, The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman, was often cited for his numerous achievements in the field of sports, military and medicine. But apart from his successful career, he was also most notable for his humanitarian acts. Last year, he was asked to serve as a surgeon for a team of fifty military personnel in Laos. In addition to his many medical missions, he also established a fund to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. He also saved the life of a man during The Bachelor’s cast and crew wrap up party at a club in the Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii. Most recently, the 30-year old native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania helped build a new home in Kalihi.

Baldwin served as a volunteer to work behind the scenes on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which is slated to return in its fifth season on September 23.

In an effort to help rebuild the torn down house of Theresa "Momi" Akana, the network announced Wednesday that the Hawaiian native would be getting a major makeover for her home, which was severely damaged by flooding in October of 2004.

"It's like a military operation. [This] reminds me of The Bachelor set times a hundred," said Baldwin, who has been an avid fan of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. "I love the concept — helping people desperately in need. I love that people come together to give back. I love the teamwork. It's genius."

Fans lined up along the metal fence to get a glance and a snapshot of The Bachelor star, who was one of the 3,000 volunteers aimed to build not only Akana’s home but other structures at 3030 Kalihi St.

-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist

Source: RealityTV World, The Honolulu Advertiser

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