WMDT “Local foundation grants special wish in Ocean City” August 8, 2024
Greg D., a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, had his wish for household furnishings granted, thanks to our Louisville, Kentucky chapter. Greg is a veteran who served in the Marines during Vietnam. He has had a difficult life and finally got his own apartment, but needed furnishings for it so that he can continue to live…
Nellie Sandor, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Nellie is 90 and lives on her own. She needed a reclining lift chair in order to sleep with her legs elevated but could not afford it on her own. Thanks to our Allegheny County…
Antoinette Bazala, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Antoinette, who is 82, has congestive heart failure and is on oxygen 24/7. She needs to sleep with her feet elevated but could not afford the lift chair on her limited income. Thanks…
John Lubeck, a resident of Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, had his wish to see the Yankees play on his 100th birthday granted, thanks to our headquarters. John, who turned 100 on August 3rd, is a lifelong Yankees fan who watches them play every night. Although his childhood idol was Babe Ruth…
Freddie W., an 80-year-old from Erie, PA, has dedicated much of his life to improving his community. He has worked on multiple committees to ensure safe, affordable housing and has created recreational opportunities for young people to keep them off the streets. Additionally, Freddie has mentored young men involved in the criminal justice system, guiding…