John-Joshua Darnell Butts

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April 03, 2013

I love you Joshie!!!
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March 27, 2013

I am writing an essay on CNN.Heroes, and I came acrossed your inspiring story. I am very sorry for your death of your son. "May God be with you".

February 15, 2013

May God bless you for this project. I have always felt very strongly that every child should learn to read and learn to swim. I am so glad to have come across your site and intend to support your cause. My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your beloved son.

February 01, 2013

The ripples of your love, vision and courage are saving so many from knowing a pain most parents can't even fathom. Thank you, thank you thank you Wanda and Tanquia! We'll do our part to lift up your work on the west coast.

December 25, 2012

Dear Ms Butts, ,
Your story is truly inspiring: Where most would have caved in to grief and despair in the face of such an unbearably tragic loss, you courageously preserved. And you have created a foundation and a life thoroughly worthy of your beautiful son, Josh. Brava! I salute you,my dear . I will help as I am able.

December 18, 2012

I am so thrilled that I have heard your story. I love to give to meaningful causes and with the Josh Project I have found another.

December 08, 2012

I am so very touched by your effort to help African American children to learn how to swim. Congratulations for being a top ten CNN Hero! You're changing and saving so many lives

December 04, 2012

Wanda, I was moved by your inspirational story on CNN Heroes Award. Your compassion for the greater good moved me to tears. Your son was and is a lucky guy to have you as his mom. I have wonderful memories on my childhood summers on swim team and as a result, I love the water. I hope your students begin a childhood of fun memories in the water as well. Sending lots of love

December 03, 2012

I just saw your story on CNN and I wanted to reach out to you. I want to 1st say Congratulations on the Hero Award.

My son just learned how to swim at age 16. Your story has touched me so much that I too am determined to learn how to swim at age 45.

I was raised in Philly and tried to learn several times but gave up after one of my friends almost drowned, in addition to the "Can't get my hair wet Syndrome." However, it is sooooo very important to teach individuals how to swim.

I currently live in Atlanta and want to overcome this fear of water. Your story has definitely inspired me and my daughter who is 9 to sign up for classes. I will keep you posted on how this works out.

December 02, 2012

Your story is inspirational. Ive taken my 7 year nephew, 10 year old niece, 12 year old niece and 13 year old niece from inner-city west side Chicago to a water park and taught them how to swim.