Open Wishes

William S.,86, Newark, DE

Michelle Bowren — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:08:41 +0000

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

Gerald M., 76, Bensalem, PA

Michelle Bowren — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:50:13 +0000

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.

Ruth B., 75, Leesburg, FL

Michelle Bowren — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:25:15 +0000

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

Susan N.,70, Colorado Springs, CO

Michelle Bowren — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:35:55 +0000

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

Doris W.,74, Richmond, IN

Mary Farrell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:47:49 +0000

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!

Ramona K.,83, Austin, TX

Mary Farrell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:33:36 +0000

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

Alice W., 90, Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Mary Farrell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:20:10 +0000

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

Kyp P., 72, Pittsburgh, PA

Mary Farrell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:57:04 +0000

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

Sylvia H., 74, Knoxville, TN

Mary Farrell — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:47:50 +0000

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

Mary Ann M., 75, Roxboro, NC

Mary Farrell — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:06:23 +0000

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.