Mary Farrell
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< 1 min readSister Ann Mack, a resident of Saint Mary Home in West Hartford, recently had her wish for shelving and supplies for the craft room there granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Sister Ann is 86 and has been a Sister of Mercy for over 65 years. She spent 25 years as a teacher in Catholic…
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< 1 min readBonnie, 80, a resident of Amber Court assisted living in Westbury, NY, had dreamed for years of going whale watching with her granddaughter. Unfortunately, her doctor felt it would be unsafe for her at this time. Because Bonnie had recently lost some weight, she decided that a few new outfits would make her happy! Our…
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< 1 min readA group of elderly women who are friends and live in Sharpsburg Tower in Pittsburgh had their wish for a tea party granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. These women get together every Friday in their community room to socialize and enjoy each other’s company. Most of the women do not drive so they…
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< 1 min readBarbara, 79, has always loved to read and worked as a librarian for many years so her local library was one of her favorite places to visit. Because she has no transportation, she hadn’t been able to go to the library in over four years and missed it very much. Her simple, yet heartfelt, wish…
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< 1 min readPittsburgh Tribune-Review “Twilight Wish Foundation’s gift keeps Grandma Moose typing” August 28, 2025
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< 1 min readNBC – CT “Cheshire man’s wish to spread kindness is granted” August 29, 2025
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< 1 min readOur Allegheny County chapter granted an absolutely life-changing wish for Joyce recently. Joyce, 84, was born blind and lives on her own. Her social worker nominated her for AI glasses which will give her more independence and assist her with daily activities, improving her quality of life. The glasses read items such as menus, prescription…
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< 1 min readOn August 6th, our Houston chapter with help from Eagle Point Fishing Camp, San Leon, Texas, granted Mr. Chavis’s wish to go deep sea fishing one more time! Mr. Chavis, 67, is a Marine veteran and lifelong fisherman. He now has limited mobility and realizes that this may be one of the last times he…
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< 1 min readCongratulations to our Wisconsin chapter for granting their very first wish! Bonnie, 86, always owned and loved horses. Her room at her assisted living facility is covered in pictures of horses and she reminisces about her horses all the time! Our Wisconsin chapter arranged for Bonnie to spend an afternoon at a local farm, petting…
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< 1 min readOur Westmoreland County chapter recently granted Virgie’s sweet wish! Virgie, 89, is known as Grandma Moose, and organizes bus trips and church functions. She loves to type letters and invitations and make posters, but was having difficulty seeing the keys on her typewriter. Our Westmoreland County chapter got her a lighted magnifier which will make…
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< 1 min readCarmella’s simple wish for a compact walker was granted by our Allegheny County chapter recently. Carmella, 93, lives on her own. She loves to go out with her family but it is difficult to navigate with her rollator as it is heavy to get in and out of the car. Having a small walker will…
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< 1 min readCELEBRATING SENIORS AND MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE July 11, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Farrell, Director of Community Relations, (215) 534-4977 Twilight Wish Foundation Announces Planned Retirement of Founder and Board Chair Cass Forkin Doylestown, Pennsylvania – Twilight Wish Foundation, a national nonprofit that grants the wishes of seniors in need, today announced…