In this video, John Adams takes you on the FIRST EVER Sawyer Mason Foundation water feature donation! Join him as he travels to 905 miles, from East Tennessee to Massachusetts, to join Shawn Cutroni, owner of New England Aquatic Landscaping. Together they build an AMAZING FOUNTAIN-SCAPE for an AMAZING INJURED HERO! John introduces Nikki, a Veteran and Emergency Worker! She is a wonderful gal with a great story to share, and she was the PERFECT recipient for the Foundations First Ever Installation!! John introduces Shawn, and his company, as the local heroes who handled the logistics of the build. Shawn’s team split up for a day, so that a few of the team mates could “sneak off” with John & Shawn to build the healing fountain for Nikki. Shawns team donated all of the equipment & materials for the build, as well as the majority of the labor. To add the “icing on the cake”, they also donated enough cash to pay for the next Sawyer Mason Foundation build as well!! Enjoy this feel-good story of people “Doing Things That Matter With People That Matter” –For People That Matter 🙂
Sawyer Mason Foundation website — https://www.sawyermasonfoundation.org
New England Aquatic Landscaping website —
Hey, guys! John G here, representing The Sawyer Mason Foundation. This project is close to my heart, and I couldn’t be prouder of the Modern Design Aquascaping team. We came together to create an amazing fountain scape for the Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit that provides love, support, and a safe space for children entering the foster care system—kids who’ve experienced more hardship than many of us can imagine. In this video, you’ll not only see our team’s dedication and skill as we build a stunning water feature, but you’ll also hear the touching stories that reveal the true impact of Isaiah 117 House. Andrea Townsend, their Program Coordinator, shares heart-wrenching stories of children with nothing but a trash bag of belongings. Kids who felt invisible… unloved… until they experienced the outpouring of care from Isaiah 117 House. You’ll hear about a teenage boy moved to tears just because someone took the time to wash his clothes. These are the stories that stay with you—stories of healing, hope, and transformation. It’s about so much more than a water feature. It’s about providing a place where children can feel like children again. A place where volunteers and staff can breathe life into young hearts that have endured unthinkable trauma. This project has changed us, and it can change you too. Watch the journey unfold as we build something beautiful that serves a purpose beyond words. By the end, you’ll understand why this charity build is so special—and why we’re asking for your help.
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