Open Wishes

Thursday
Jan122012

William S.,86, Newark, DE

William served in the Navy for 20 years. He wished that one more time he would like to stand on the deck of a destroyer as he did standing guard during the war.  We are working on making this wish come true with the help of the Navy in Norfolk, VA. Please consider making a donation in honor of this veteran's wish!

 

Wish ID: HQ1948

Thursday
Jan122012

Gerald M., 76, Bensalem, PA

We are excited to tell you that Gerald is about to get his dentures!  A wonderful dentist has agreed to donate his services!

Gerald is a veteran of the Marine Corps and Army. He worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and as a taxi driver until his retirement. He is need of a full set of dentures.

Thursday
Jan122012

Ruth B., 75, Leesburg, FL

Ruth loved volunteering at the Salvation Army. She helped serve food and helped with clean up. She now has many medical issues and is in need of a lift chair. Please donate today to help make Ruth's wish come true!

Wish ID: HQ1938

Thursday
Dec292011

Susan N.,70, Colorado Springs, CO

Susan suffers from Multible Sclerosis which restricts her physical abilites and requires her to use a wheelchair. She is a nursing home resident and is very active in her community. She is always helping the other residents and staff! She wishes for an electric "Tilt-In-Space" wheelchair to remain active. We need to raise $15,000 for this special chair. Please consider donating today to help make her wish come true!

Wish ID: HQ1825

Monday
Nov212011

Doris W.,74, Richmond, IN

Doris has always lived her life by "The Golden Rule" and has always worked hard to provide for her children and grandchildren.  Merle Haggard has brought so much enjoyment into her life with his music.  She has been listening to his music since 1964 and her greatest wish would be to meet him in person.  If you have a contact or can help us reach out to Mr. Haggard, please contact us!

Monday
Nov212011

Ramona K.,83, Austin, TX

Ramona has always given back to her family and friends.  She helps care for her great grandchildren and volunteers at her church.  She unfortunately has lost much of her hearing and is need of two hearing aides.  With your donation, we can restore her ability to hear her friends and family! 

Wish ID: HQ1889

Monday
Nov212011

Alice W., 90, Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Alice has macular degenration and is unable to watch her small T.V.  She lives alone and having the abilty to watch T.V. would bring her entertainment.  Her wish is for a 61" large screen television.  You can help grant Alice's wish by donating today!

Wish ID: HQ1868

Monday
Nov212011

Kyp P., 72, Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks to a generous donation from The Becket Family Foundation, we have the funding to produce Kyp's book!  We still need additional funds to produce copies of the book to be given to children in hospitals.  Her hope is to be able to distribute the book nationwide. Please donate to make her dream a reality!

Kyp is a very active volunteer who is known as 'The Story Lady" at the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh.  She has written a book of poems for children and wishes to have it published and distributed to the children and their families who visit the Ronald McDonald House. 

Wish ID: HQ1817

Monday
Nov142011

Sylvia H., 74, Knoxville, TN

Sylvia suffers from crippling arthritis and has had several strokes.  She is decribed as an "Angel on Earth" and would love to go on a cruise with a friend. Please donate to help make her wish come true!

Wish ID: HQ312

Monday
Nov142011

Mary Ann M., 75, Roxboro, NC

Mary Ann will soon be getting her scooter lift thanks to a very generous donor!

Mary Ann put herself through school while raising her children.  She cared for her mother for many years. She enjoys writing and even received the Golden Poet Award in 1992.  Due to disabilities, she needs to use an electric scooter.  She wishes for an automated scooter lift for her car so she can transport her scooter so she can stay independent and remain active. 

Thursday
Sep082011

Betty J., 68, California, MO

Betty's wish for a new hot water heater is coming true!  Thank you to our generous donors!

Betty lives alone and has several medical issues including diabetes, high blood pressure and a back injury.  Her wish is for a 50 gallon electric hot water heater so that she doesn't have to heat her water anymore to bathe or wash dishes.

Wednesday
Aug312011

Doris H., 80, West Chester, PA

Doris' family had planned on taking her to Disney World for her 80th birthday last September, but because her son-in-law and daughter both were laid off, her family was unable to pay for the trip. Her daughter says that Doris is a kid at heart and two of her favorite Disney characters are Chip and Dale.  Thanks to the generosity of Continental, we are able to fly her down to Disney, but would need help with her travel expenses. 

 

 

Wish ID: HQ1616

Wednesday
Aug312011

Julia M., 83, New Lexington, OH

Julia, a nursing home resident, is a lifelong Ohio State fan and follows the OSU football team faithfully.  Her wish is for their mascot, Brutus Buckeye, to visit her at her nursing home!

 

 

Wish ID: HQ1802

Wednesday
Jun082011

Kathryn P., 71, Nahunta, GA

Kathryn dreams of having a new rocker recliner.  She was given a second hand one a few years ago but it now needs to be replaced.

 

 Wish ID: HQ1822

Thursday
Mar172011

Norma J., 71, Smyrna, DE

Norma, a retired school administrator, longs to see Celine Dion in concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. 

Norma retired early to take care of her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's.  During the 10 years she took care of her mother, Norma was forced to give up her house and reduce her medical insurance coverage to make ends meet.  She now has multiple health issues.  Her daughter helps her as much as she can but she also has health issues.  Her daughter wrote to Twilight Wish asking us to make her mother happy again by helping Norma see Ms. Dion in Las Vegas.

 Wish ID: HQ1820

Thursday
Jan272011

Barbara H., 70, Tampa, FL

Thanks to a generous donation from The Becket Family Foundation, Barbara's wish to have her book published is about to come true!

Born in rural North Carolina, Barbara was forced, at a young age,  to protect her younger siblings from abusive parents.  Her youngest sister, wrote Twilight Wish saying "she has literally saved my life at least four times."  Barbara has been an advocate for young people all her life.  She has written four books for young adults to help teach them the importance of character and perseverance in the face of adversity and uncertainty.  Her dream is to have one of those books published

 Wish ID: HQ1099