Please Note: Twilight Wish Foundation is registered in Pennsylvania as a nonprofit corporation and is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations made to grant open wishes are tax deductible. Twilight Wish Foundation will make every effort to ensure that donated funds go to the wish of your choice. If this is not possible, we will apply the funds to the most urgent and similar wish open at the time. Twilight Wish Foundation has final decision-making authority over the use of all donations.
Tonya G., 68, Augusta, GA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellTonya Guy, a resident of Augusta, Georgia, had her wish to visit Graceland granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Guy, 68, has loved and listened to Elvis her whole life. Now in hospice care, her wish is to finally visit Graceland. Guy was very involved in her church, volunteering at community events. Her wish was granted when she and her daughter made the trip from Augusta to Memphis from June 17 – June 20, 2024.
Salvatore M., 80, Durham, CT
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellSalvatore “Joe” Magano, a resident of Durham, Connecticut, recently had his wish to visit Yankees stadium and tour the clubhouse granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Magano, 80, has COPD and needs a wheelchair or walker to get around. In years past, he and his wife took the train from Connecticut but that is no longer possible. The New York Yankees rolled out the blue carpet for Magano and his family! Not only did they get to tour the clubhouse and field, but he got to try on World Series rings and hold Babe Ruth’s baseball bat! It was a day they will never forget! Magano is truly deserving of this wish as he worked as a counselor for many years with the homeless and addicted. Thank you New York Yankees for making this amazing wish possible!
Residents of Rocky Hill Veterans Home
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellFifteen residents of the Rocky Hill Veterans Home recently were treated to box seats at a Hartford YardGoats game, thanks to our Connecticut chapter and NBC CT/Telemundo. It was Veterans Appreciation Night at the ballpark and the veterans were so happy to be honored for their service.
Joyce I., 87, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellJoyce Irish, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a new lift chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Irish, who is 87, has several medical issues including osteoarthritis and asthma, needed a comfortable reclining lift chair that she could sleep and sit comfortably in and would allow her to get to a standing position on her own. Her old chair was unusable and unsafe and Irish was always afraid she would fall out of it. Now that she has a new, comfortable one, her quality of life has been greatly improved!
Sharon S., 70, Greensburg, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellSharon Seeno, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Seeno, 70, was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and it is difficult for her to get up from her chair. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her quality of life.
Mamie D., 80, Hamden, CT
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellMamie Darden, a resident of Hamden, Connecticut, recently had her wish to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Darden, 80, would like to explore and learn more about African American history and contributions to our country. She was thrilled and grateful to be able to spend two days at the museum.
Elaine M., 83, Denver, CO
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellElaine Mauzey, a resident of Denver, Colorado recently had her wish for an accessibility ramp granted, thanks to our Colorado chapter. She hadn’t been out of her house in four years because the stairs were too steep and she didn’t have a way to get down them. Now, that they have a ramp, she’s been able to get her nails and hair done, get to doctors’ appointments, and just celebrated 60 years of marriage with a dinner out with her husband!
Donald J., 71, Brunson, South Carolina
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellDonald Jones, a resident of Brunson, South Carolina, recently had his wish to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Deborah, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Jones, 71, and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1, 2024. Throughout their marriage, they have celebrated their anniversaries in the mountains with Asheville and Pigeon Forge being two favorite locations. Jones wished to have one more chance to visit the mountains for their anniversary. His wish was granted the weekend of June 1st.
Sharon H., 88, Middletown, CT
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellSharon Hopewell, a resident of Middletown, Connecticut, had her wish to tour Daniel Hand High School granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Hopewell, 88, taught in the Madison school district for many years. Even after her retirement, she continued working as a substitute teacher. On Thursday, May 30th, Hopewell and her son were given a tour of both Daniel Hand High School and Polson Middle School by principal Anthony Salutari. Hopewell also had the opportunity to talk with current students and thoroughly enjoyed her visit with them!
Eileen V., 75, Latrobe, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellEileen Vehon, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania had her wish for a laptop with speech recognition software granted, thanks to ourWestmoreland County chapter. Vehon suffered a spinal cord injury which caused a stroke when she was 69 years old. Now 75, Vehon has not been able to work or even drive herself since then. To keep herself busy, she is writing a book but is unable to type since her stroke. Having a laptop with speech recognition software will enable her to follow her dream of writing a book. Despite her physical limitations, Vehon still volunteers at her church’s soup kitchen for the homeless. Her wish was granted on May 27, 2024.