Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

A wish for a good night’s sleep

January 28, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jeree Harris, a resident of Immanuel House in Hartford, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a new twin bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Jeree needed a comfortable, safe bed, but couldn’t afford it on her fixed income.

Food bank volunteer has wish granted!

January 28, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Bessie Brooks, a resident of Camden, New Jersey, had her wish for Uber gift cards granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation staff. Brooks, 80, volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey twice a week to help cook and wash dishes. Her beloved husband passed away in 2023, and Brooks finds comfort and joy in volunteering and helping others in the community. Her commitment to helping others has always been a significant part of her life. Previously, she also volunteered at the KROC Center’s daycare and was also deeply involved with her church before her husband’s passing. Brooks does not have a car and utilizes Uber to travel from her home in Camden to the food bank in Pennsauken. Having a gift card will enable Brooks to continue volunteering at the food bank and keep this meaningful connection in her life.

The gift of new clothes for Jeannette

January 28, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Recently, we granted Jeannette Daily’s simple wish for clothing. Jeannette lives in an assisted living facility in Quakertown. She has no family nearby and cannot afford to buy new clothing for herself. Although a very simple wish, it meant the world to Jeannette to know that others care about her.

Christine’s wish to be able to communicate with family is granted

January 28, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Christine D., a resident of Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, had her wish for a laptop granted, thanks to our Northern New Jersey chapter. Christine, who is 66, fell several years ago breaking her hip and tibia. At the time, she was living in St. Vincent in the Caribbean with her husband, who is a native, and their two children. Because she is a Jehovah’s Witness, she cannot accept a blood transfusion so no doctor on the island would do a surgical repair of her hip. Thanks to financial support from a GoFundMe, Christine was able to travel to New Jersey where an orthopedic surgeon was able to perform the surgery bloodlessly. She had planned to return to St. Vincent but tragically suffered a series of strokes the night after her surgery leaving her wheelchair bound. Because there is no quality health care in St. Vincent, Christine will not be able to return to her family. She keeps in contact with them via zoom but her old laptop was unreliable. Receiving a new laptop will allow Christine to visit with her family as often as she wants!

Kathleen has her wish for a lift chair granted!

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Kathleen Henry, a resident of Irwin, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Kathleen, 73, has to sleep in a lift chair and her old one is worn out and no longer safe. Having a comfortable and safe place to sleep will definitely improve her quality of life!

Cindy’s wish for a new adjustable bed is granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Cindy Brinker, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, had her wish for an adjustable bed and mattress granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Cindy, who is 68, is not able to turn over or adjust her position in bed because of medical issues and cannot get a good night sleep. Despite her medical problems, she is very involved in her community as a bingo caller. Cindy also volunteers at her church and plays the tambourine with the Praise & Worship team every Sunday. Having her wish granted will greatly improve her quality of life!

Jacksonville nursing home residents gifted cozy blankets

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Seventy-three residents of Her Heart Village Assisted Living in Jacksonville, Florida had their simple wishes granted, thanks to our Jacksonville chapter. These low-income seniors were gifted cozy blankets and much-needed toiletries just in time for the holidays. A special thank you to Mrs. Lori Swain’s art students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School for decorating the gift packages for the seniors!

Veteran has wish for motorized scooter granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jonathan Miller, a resident of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a motorized scooter granted by our headquarters staff. Jonathan, who is 66, is an Air Force veteran who was also a volunteer firefighter. He has several medical issues which greatly limit his mobility. Jonathan had a three-wheel scooter, but it wasn’t stable and he fell out of it several times. Medicare would not pay for a four-wheel scooter and he could not afford the cost of one on his own. Having a reliable, safe scooter will allow him to maintain his independence and ability to socialize. His wish was granted, thanks to a generous donor.

Korean War veteran has his wish for a motorized scooter granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

William Slight, a resident of Telford, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a motorized scooter granted by our headquarters staff. William, who is 94, is an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He enjoys going out to the bank and local grocery store on his own, but he no longer drives and walking has become difficult for him. Having a motorized scooter would allow him to maintain his independence and socialization. William is a member of the American Legion and served as the legion’s custodian for several years. Thanks to a generous donor, we were able to grant this wish for him!

Pittsburgh senior has her wish for a rocking chair granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Cecilia Agile, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a rocking chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Cecilia, who is 86, enjoys reading in a rocking chair, but couldn’t afford one on her limited income. Thanks to our Allegheny County chapter, her simple wish was granted!

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