Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

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!

Joyce has her wish for a lift chair granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Joyce Irish, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a new lift chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Joyce, 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 Joyce 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!

Junyetta’s wish for a steam closet for her “Capes and Crowns” project is granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Junyetta Seale (center) poses for a photo with members of Twilight Wish Foundation who granted her wish for a steam closet — a portable dry cleaning machine to care for her capes and hats.

Junyetta Seale, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a steam closet granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Seale, 77, known to many as “Ms. June,” was an award-winning costume designer for over 35 years. Now retired, she shares her unique, wearable art capes through her “Capes and Crowns” project which visits senior communities and nursing facilities. “Capes and Crowns” transforms into a pop-up fashion show where every senior is treated like a supermodel. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite hat and choose one of Seale’s fabulous capes to wear during the event. To allow as many seniors as possible to experience “Capes and Crowns,” each cape must be dry–cleaned after every use. This is a very expensive and time-consuming necessity. Seale’s wish is for a steam closet which will sanitize and deodorize the capes safely for the seniors who use them. Her wish was granted on Thursday, May 23rd.

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