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Thursday, November 29, 2012  A woman whose most devastating loss became a focal point in her life's mission will travel to Los Angeles today as a CNN "Heroes" competition finalist.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Wanda Butts, one of 10 vying to be CNN's 2012 Hero of the year, was raised with no exposure to swimming and in turn raised her son the same way.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  On Monday, CNN announced its Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 to honor those they say make “extraordinary contributions to improve the lives of others.”

Saturday, May 12, 2012  A Toledo woman has been named a 'CNN Hero' for her work teaching minority children how to swim.

Sunday, December 12, 2010  Josh Project holds fundraiser at Somerset Hall in West Toledo

Monday, August 23, 2010  A Toledo mother is turning her worst moment into a new meaning for her life and her son's memory.

Saturday, August 15, 2009  A Toledo mother turns the tragedy of her son's drowning death into a crusade to help other Toledo teenagers learn how to swim.