twilightwish

Joyce Sennett, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Joyce, who is 79, has osteoarthritis in both knees and her hip, making it difficult for her to sleep flat on her back. Being able to elevate her legs will allow her to…

Richard Simeone, a resident of Pittsburgh, had his wish for an upright drawing desk granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter.  Richard, 76, has enjoyed drawing ever since he was six years old. In fact, he won a drawing contest sponsored by local news station KDKA and that kickstarted his love of drawing whatever people asked…

Bayside Gazette “Twilight Wish opens new chapter in Worcester County” July 18, 2024

Sherry Budz, a resident of Bristol, Connecticut had her wish for a hot air balloon ride granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Sherry, 79, has battled several medical issues recently and is currently disabled and needs dialysis three times a week. She always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon but was never able to.…

Virginia Clark, a resident of the Worcester County Development Center, had her wish to meet Minnie Mouse granted, thanks to our Worcester County chapter. Virginia, 82, has been a resident of the center since 1977. She is known to her friends as “Mom-Mom” and is described as funny, feisty and sweet. Virginia loves to color…

A merry time was had by all at the Christmas in July event at The Retreat in Hartford last week! Thanks to our Connecticut chapter and Connecticut Society of Santas, lots of lucky residents sang Christmas carols, played Christmas trivia and had a Christmas grab! Of course the day was topped off with Christmas cookies…

Selma Johnson-Jackson, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for furniture for her apartment granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter and the Blessings Board. Selma, 75, was finally able to get a place of her own, but did not have the funds left to furnish her apartment. Thanks to volunteers from the…

Barbara Malseed, a resident of Portvue, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Barbara, 75, has several back issues and it is difficult for her to get up and down from her current chair. She needed a lift chair, but her insurance would not cover the cost…

The residents of  Blawnox Senior Hi-Rise had their wish for new patio furniture granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter.  The elderly residents enjoy socializing on their outdoor patio, but their current furniture is falling apart and unable to be used. Because the residents all live on fixed incomes, they could not afford to replace the…

Shirley Nulph, a resident of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Butler County chapter. Shirley, who is 90, had an old recliner but it became unsafe for her to use. She wished for a new recliner so that she could comfortably elevate her legs. Shirley volunteered for many years…

WBOC “82-year-old’s wish to meet Disney icon granted” July 17, 2024

WMDT “Twilight Wish making dreams come true in Worcester County” July 17, 2024