Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

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!

Retired nurse has her wish for new sneakers granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jenny Shaginaw, a resident of Baden, Pennsylvania, had her simple wish for new sneakers granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Jenny, 76, worked as a nurse for many years. She also volunteered with her church as a Eucharistic Minister and Sunday school teacher. Jenny has trouble with balance and walking and needed a good pair of supportive sneakers. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford the cost on her own. Thanks to our donors, her simple wish was granted.

Mary’s simple wish is granted!

November 12, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Mary Kidney, a resident of Pittsburgh, had her simple wish for a new chest to keep her prized possessions in granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Mary, 80, gets happiness out of the simple things in life, according to her nominator. Her old trunk was falling apart and, because she is low-income, could not afford a new one on her own.

Roberta’s wish for a hospital bed is granted

November 11, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Roberta Clady, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for an adjustable hospital bed granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Roberta, 75, has fallen several times this year, including once getting out of her old bed. Having an adjustable hospital bed, will bring her comfort and make her feel safe. Despite her medical issues, Roberta is involved with her church and contributes what she can for her church community. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford the cost of a hospital bed on her own.

Steelers fan surprised with 100th birthday party!

November 11, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

William Rogers, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was surprised with a Steelers-themed party for his 100th birthday, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. William turned 100 on November 7, 2024, and has outlived his immediate family. He was nominated by his friend and neighbor who felt a party would make him feel respected and honored. Because Rogers is a huge Steelers fan, the party was Steelers-themed!

Richard’s wish for a drawing desk is granted

September 26, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

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 to make them smile. As a young child, Richard would draw on the walls in his house and his dad would make frames to put around them because he loved all the drawings. He wished for an upright drawing table so that he can draw again without the neck and back pain he gets from looking down at a desk. Richard is very deserving as he volunteers daily at the Morningside Senior Center serving meals and helping members with tasks.

Nellie’s wish for a lift chair is granted

August 20, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

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 chapter, her wish was granted!

Selma has her wish for furnishings for her new apartment granted

July 30, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

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 Allegheny County chapter and the Blessings Board, Selma was able to pick out some items to make her apartment feel like a home.

Barbara’s simple wish is granted

July 30, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

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 of the chair. Barbara volunteered in her church and was the caregiver for her late husband. She was so happy to have her wish granted!

Blawnox Senior Hi-Rise residents have wish for patio furniture granted

July 30, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

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 furniture on their own. The Allegheny County chapter delivered two patio benches and five chairs for the seniors who were thrilled!

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