"So the man the orphans call Johnny has returned to Romania determined to
rescue as many of the children that he can from that miserable existence, but the
bureaucratic roadblocks, as you saw, are just overwhelming. The Government that still can’t care for it’s own children
makes it extremely difficult for John Upton to help. And while John Upton struggles with
the system, the children wait, their hearts and faces full of hope. "
Barbara Walters
"After watching him on television, I called John Upton to offer whatever help I could give.
Before I knew it, I was in Romania with John and together, our efforts helped some very
special children. It was the adventure of my life."
Jessica Lange
"John
Upton...who was so moved by our broadcast that he took matters
into his own hands. His story is the final episode in what has become 20/20 most
inspirational series. Against all odds, including government bureaucracy and mind-boggling
logistics, this one American spent the past two years trying to bring some of these children
to America."
Hugh Downs
"John Upton's journey to rescue Romanian orphans inspired me. Because of this, I put
Virgin Atlantic at his disposal."
Sir Richard Branson