Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Celebrating a special birthday with a bowling party!

November 11, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Miles Morris, a resident of Renfrew, Pennsylvania was surprised with a bowling party for his 70th birthday, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Miles loves to bowl and has been actively involved in the Butler County Special Olympics bowling program for over 60 years. He was thrilled to celebrate this milestone birthday with his friends and family doing his favorite activity!

Shirley’s wish for a lift chair is granted

July 30, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Shirley Nulph, a resident of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Butler County chapter. Shirley, who is 90, had an old recliner but it became unsafe for her to use. She wished for a new recliner so that she could comfortably elevate her legs. Shirley volunteered for many years at her church teaching vacation Bible school.

A special Halloween wish granted

November 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Michele Gillon, a resident of Sunnyview Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Butler, had her wish to dress up like a bride and have a Halloween party at her facility granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. A long-time resident of her facility, Gillon is known for being fun-loving and is a favorite of everyone there. Although disabled, she communicates with others through her smile, laughter and arm movements. Thanks to the Butler County chapter, Gillon dressed up like a bride and her wheelchair was decorated like a carriage for the surprise Halloween party for the residents there.

Denise has her wish for a washer/dryer granted!

November 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Denise Natzic, a resident of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a washer and dryer granted by our Butler County chapter. Natzic, 65, was very grateful to have this simple wish granted!

Howard’s wish to see Willie Nelson in concert is granted!

August 16, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Howard Bartlett, 81, a resident of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, had his wish to see Willie Nelson in concert granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Bartlett is a Vietnam Veteran who served on the USS Intrepid air craft carrier. He grew up in a very musically-oriented family and enjoys listening to music and singing and playing the harmonica. Willie Nelson is his favorite singer and this is likely the last time he will be on tour as he is 90 himself!

Helen K., 67, Zelienople, PA

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Helen Kasing, a 69-year-old living at Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania had her wish to pet and “ride” a horse again granted by our Butler County chapter. Kasing grew up with horses and owned three at one time. She missed being around horses and was thrilled to be entertained by Koda, a mini horse, and taken for a carriage ride by Bella.

Dorothy B., 92, Saxonburg, PA

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Dorothy Brooks, a resident of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Brooks, 92, had an old recliner that was over 20 years old that no longer reclined. Because she has coronary heart disease, her legs have a tendency to swell so keeping them elevated is very important. Brooks was a very active member of the Saxonburg Women’s Club and still volunteers at the local library during book sales. Having her wish granted will improve her quality of life.

Audrey R., 88, Zelienople, PA

September 1, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Audrey Rauterkus, a resident of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, had her her wish for a Disney-themed family reunion/birthday party granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Rauterkus, a resident of Lutheran Senior Life assisted living, has very dear memories of her deceased husband and family going to Disney World in years past. She describes the magic of watching how happy people are there and how it makes her happy in turn. Rauterkus, who turned 88 on August 7^th, had been very active until she took a bad fall and osteoarthritis caused her to lose the ability to ambulate. After many months of physical therapy, she is now able to walk short distances although she needs a motorized scooter to travel long distances. Her determination to continue to improve her physical ability, even while grieving the loss of her husband, impressed her physical therapy team. Although she can’t travel to Disney World, Rauterkus was treated to a Disney party complete with princesses, decorations and a Disney waffle bar for her and her family to enjoy!

Shirley W., 84, Zelienople, PA

September 1, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Shirley Wright a resident of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, had her wish to revisit her childhood home and elementary school granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Wright, a resident of Lutheran Senior Life assisted living, grew up in Franklin Park in the house that her father built years ago. She has wonderful memories of growing up there and speaks of it often. Wright’s family works many hours and isn’t able to take her out of the nursing facility as often as she would like. She visited her childhood home and elementary school on July 27, 2022.

Judith H., 83, Zelienople, PA

July 6, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Judith Hartman, 83, a resident of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, will have her wish to see a movie in a movie theater granted, thanks to the Butler County chapter. Hartman, a resident of Lutheran Senior Life assisted living, loves watching movies, especially musicals and thrillers. As a child, she rarely went to the movies because of the cost. When she had her own children, money was also a factor so she couldn’t afford to take them. Her wish is to experience a movie with her family: sit in a comfortable chair and enjoy “movie snacks” together. Since suffering a stroke, Hartman has not been able to get out of the facility as much as she would like. The Butler County chapter arranged for Hartman, her family and 12 residents of Lutheran Senior Life to enjoy a private showing of La La Land at The Strand Theater on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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