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Wanda Jean Butts
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- Toledo, OH
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Toledo's LifeSaver - Wanda Jean Butts, Josh's Moms
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Naji left a comment for Wanda Jean Butts"Ms. Butts,
Thank you for turning such a deep loss in your personal life into an opportunity that can save so many lives. It has always been my desire to teach children of color to learn to swim. All drowning rates can be eliminated if communities…"
Wanda Jean Butts commented on Naji's video
An Interview with Marathon Swimmer Charles Chapman Part 1 of 4
"Naji:
Great interview - left me wanting to hear more. It was too short. I anxiously await part 2. What an honor to meet and interview with the "Tuna" man. Does he still live in San Francisco? I would love to…"
Wanda Jean Butts commented on DAP News's blog post Shaun Anderson and Diversity in Aquatics become part of the permanent U.S. Congressional Record"CONGRATULATIONS SHAUN!!! It is my honor and pleasure to know you! Good Job - Good and Faithful Servant of the people!! May God continue to Bless & Keep you! Will you still be my adopted son??:)"
Wanda Jean Butts left a comment for Naji"Naji - how are you? I miss talking to you. Hope you are well and still swimming! We are getting ready to have our 1st Annual Water Safety Day on May 28. May is the National Water safety Month so we are getting our day…"
Wanda Jean Butts is attending Tankeeya's event
National Water Safety Month Celebration & GiveAways at St Francis de Sales High School Natatorium
May 28, 2011 from 1pm to 5pm
May is National Water Safety Month! Join The Josh Project for water safety demonstrations by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, The Toledo Power and Sail Squadron, Meet Splish and Splash the Water Safety Dummies, Giveaways and Much Much More!See More
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I am Josh's Moms. From the tragedy of losing my son Josh to drowning - my goal is to be triumphant and to help other mothers avoid such a horrific loss. I have been inspired to "make a difference and stop the drowning." The Josh Project is my vision. The Josh Project will save lives by teaching water safety and miniority children to swim for free! I want parents to know the importance of our children knowing how to swim. Swimming is a life skill, an accredited sport and fun! The drowning rate in our communities is like an epedemic - but together we can "cure" it. In partnership with USA Swimming the national governing body of swimmers we can make a difference. My vision for The Josh Project is to have a JPAC (Josh Project Aquatic Center) where we teach swimming, water safety, boating safety in classes and in the pools. We can do it. I believe that GOD is on my side and I will not fear. To GOD be the GLORY.
- Website:
- http://www.joshproject.org
- Aquatic Interest:
- Swim Lessons
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Comment Wall (81 comments)
- At 10:22am on June 28, 2010,
Miriam S Lynch said… - Wanda,
I just saw the link to the piece you did with ABC news. Your spirit and determination is an inspiration. Thank you for all that you do!
- At 6:52pm on June 24, 2010,
Darrick Linton said… - ddd
- At 6:51pm on June 24, 2010, Darrick Linton said…
- Hi Wanda,
Boy, was I proud to see you on TV, late night news, and to see you now learning how to swim yourself was so awesome. Keep up the good work that you, Cullen, and so many others do to keep our children safe and from being higher stastictics in the water. God Bless You Wamda
- At 5:27pm on March 30, 2010,
Kathleen Lawrence said… - Dear Wanda Jean:
I would just love to meet you! also: do you know of any women of color who are in their 60's who would like to join me in a relay of the English Channel next year?
We would all raise funds and awareness for our personal causes.
Cheers and please check out my website: www.granniegatorhead.wordpress.com
God bless:
Kathleen Lawrence age 66
- At 2:13pm on February 17, 2010, Kathleen Lawrence said…
- Hi, Wanda Jean:
My website is: granniegatorhead.wordpress.com
Would like to see you someday!
Elbows up!
Kathleen
- At 10:43am on December 2, 2009,
JoAnne O'Neil said… - Hi Wanda, Sorry I have not been in touch. I just finished graduate school. I said I was going to send you some info on our swim program here in Springfield MA. Now that I have some time I will be sure to get you that info. I hope you are well. Thank you for speaking with me about the Josh Project back on October. God Bless you!
- At 9:49pm on November 10, 2009,
Ric Powell said… - Wanda, I, personally had a very enjoyable time, Diving, fellowshipping, and Networking with Black Scuba Divers throughout the diaspora, in the Bahamas.
Many of the Dive Summit participants are also members of Diversity in Aquatics.
I did not personally take any photos but I will contact individuals who did and post on the DAP Website. Thank you for your enquiry. Hopefully, we can expect to see you in attendance at future Scuba diving events - Ric P.
- At 7:25am on October 27, 2009,
Shaun Anderson said… - It went well, I’ll call ya tonight with details
- At 1:42pm on October 3, 2009, JoAnne O'Neil said…
- Hope lessons are going well I'll call you after them, thank you for allowing me to speak with you-till then best to you!
- At 3:37pm on October 2, 2009, JoAnne O'Neil said…
- I will call you this coming Saturday to see if you are home in the evening. Hope all is well, it will be great to speak with you. I just got a grant allocated for my first swim program!
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