Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Harry K., 88, New York, New York

March 28, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Our Twilight Wish Foundation – Long Island, NY Chapter granted Harry’s wish for a new laptop last week! Harry, 86, lives in a 4th floor walkup in New York City and is homebound due to several worsening medical issues. For many years, he had his own business in Chelsea creating custom guitar amp modifications and a line of speakers. Harry prides himself on working with every rock group you can name! He would love to reconnect with past clients and do some freelance work. Having a new laptop will enable him to do this!

James M., Pittsburgh, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

James Mahoney, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a new bed and sofa granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Due to circumstances beyond his control, Mahoney had no sofa or bed in his small apartment. He had been sleeping on a camping cot for months. Thanks to our Allegheny County chapter, his wish came true!

Teranell K., 77, Pittsburgh, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Teranell Kirksey, 77, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a three-wheel rollator granted by our Allegheny County chapter. She lives on her own and needs assistance getting around. Having the rollator will improve her quality of life.

Elsie D., 79, York, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Elsie Day, 79, a resident of York, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish to travel to Atlanta to celebrate her 80th birthday with her family granted, thanks to our headquarters. Although Day won’t turn 80 until October, she wished to make the trip now as she is battling stage four lung cancer. Day is originally from Haiti and has family around the world so they have never all been together at once. She made the trip to Atlanta at the end of February and had a wonderful time celebrating with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Laura K., 65, New Castle, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Laura Kerr, 65, a resident of Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, PA, recently had her wish to attend a MercyMe concert granted. Kerr has been cared for her whole life by her parents. She now shares a room with her mother at her facility. Kerr listens to KLOVE radio all day, every day – she truly loves music. Her wish was granted on February 18, 2022.

Myrtle W., 77, Greenville, TX

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Myrtle Wilson, 77, a resident of Greenville, Texas, recently had her wish for new clothing granted, thanks to our headquarters. Due to a recent illness, Wilson has lost a great deal of weight and none of her old clothes fit her. Her limited income doesn’t allow her to purchase new clothes on her own. Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to grant her wish.

Adrian R., 68, Detroit, MI

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Adrian Rushin, a resident of Detroit, Michigan, had her wish to see The Lion King granted, thanks to the newly formed Michigan chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation. Rushin, 68, has lived in Detroit her whole life and recently retired from the Detroit Police Department. She is actively involved in the Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church. In addition, she led three Girl Scout Troops and served previously as Detroit Police Community President. Michigan chapter director, Kimberly Davis, presented Rushin with two tickets to The Lion King on Sunday, January 23^rd at her home in Detroit. Rushin attended the performance on Saturday, February 5^th

Grundy Hall Arts & Craft Club, Warrington, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Twilight Wish staff recently delivered arts and crafts supplies to the Arts & Crafts Club at Grundy Hall in Warrington, Pennsylvania. These residents meet weekly to create special cards and artistic creations for the other residents there.

Resident of Regent Care Center, Hackensack, NJ

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Several residents of Regent Care Center in Hackensack had their simple wishes granted on January 11^th, thanks to the Northern New Jersey chapter of national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation. Among the wishes granted were Mary Uddgren’s wish for a radio/CD player and Robert Grant’s wish for a nature therapy machine. Thanks to funding received from the Provident Bank Foundation, these and several other wishes were granted.

Phyllis M., 73, Hernando, FL

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Phyllis Monsegur, a resident of The Grove Health & Rehabilitation in Hernando, had her wish to spend the day at the beach with her husband granted, thanks to our headquarters. Monsegur, 73, is a permanent resident of The Grove and is visited by her husband, John, every day. Because she is wheelchair-bound, it is difficult for her to leave the facility. They miss spending time together outside of the facility. Monsegur’s wish to spend some time at the beach and have lunch together was granted on February 6, 2022. Twilight Wish also provided her with a new outfit for this special occasion.

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