Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Carmen’s wish for a laptop is granted

November 11, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Carmen Pansi, a resident of Norfolk, Connecticut, recently had his wish for a laptop granted by our Connecticut chapter. Carmen recently had a heart transplant and must isolate from others for a full year. Having a laptop will allow him to research information on heart transplant recovery, play games and search the internet while he recovers.

David spends the day on a farm!

September 26, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

David Boone, a resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, had his wish to visit a farm and spend some time a day with horses granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. David, 66, grew up with horses and still talks about his favorite horse, Diamond, to this day. He is very active in his church, volunteering his time doing maintenance and setting up for events. Thank you to Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center for helping to grant this wish. David was able to help groom, walk and brush the horses.

Christmas in July!

July 30, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

A merry time was had by all at the Christmas in July event at The Retreat in Hartford last week! Thanks to our Connecticut chapter and Connecticut Society of Santas, lots of lucky residents sang Christmas carols, played Christmas trivia and had a Christmas grab! Of course the day was topped off with Christmas cookies and juice!

Joe has his wish to visit Yankee Stadium granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Salvatore “Joe” Magano, a resident of Durham, Connecticut, recently had his wish to visit Yankees stadium and tour the clubhouse granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Joe, 80, has COPD and needs a wheelchair or walker to get around. In years past, he and his wife took the train from Connecticut but that is no longer possible. The New York Yankees rolled out the blue carpet for Joe and his family! Not only did they get to tour the clubhouse and field, but he got to try on World Series rings and hold Babe Ruth’s baseball bat! It was a day they will never forget! Joe is truly deserving of this wish as he worked as a counselor for many years with the homeless and addicted. Thank you New York Yankees for making this amazing wish possible!

Residents of Rocky Hill Veterans Home treated to YardGoats game

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Fifteen residents of the Rocky Hill Veterans Home recently were treated to box seats at a Hartford YardGoats game, thanks to our Connecticut chapter and NBC CT/Telemundo. It was Veterans Appreciation Night at the ballpark and the veterans were so happy to be honored for their service.

Mamie visits the National Museum of African American History and Culture

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Mamie Darden, a resident of Hamden, Connecticut, recently had her wish to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Mamie, 80, would like to explore and learn more about African American history and contributions to our country. She was thrilled and grateful to be able to spend two days at the museum.

Sharon revisits the school she taught in years ago

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Sharon Hopewell, a resident of Middletown, Connecticut, had her wish to tour Daniel Hand High School granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Hopewell, 88, taught in the Madison school district for many years. Even after her retirement, she continued working as a substitute teacher. On Thursday, May 30th, Hopewell and her son were given a tour of both Daniel Hand High School and Polson Middle School by principal Anthony Salutari. Hopewell also had the opportunity to talk with current students and thoroughly enjoyed her visit with them!

Vietnam Veteran shares his story for the first time

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

James McComic, a resident of Niantic, Connecticut, had his wish to be interviewed by the media about his service in Vietnam granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. McComic, 77, did many tours in Vietnam and wants people to know that those who served then did so with honor and pride. He was interviewed by NBC CT in June of 2024.

Gloria is surprised by police officers at her 80th birthday party!

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Gloria Rios, a resident of Bristol, Connecticut, had her wish to have police attend her 80th birthday party granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Rios loves the police and believes they aren’t respected and thanked enough. Two officers from the Bristol Police Department showed up for her special birthday celebration!

Jennie celebrates her 106th birthday!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jennie Pyszkowski, a resident of West Haven, Connecticut, had her wish to attend a party for her 106th birthday granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Pyszkowski is in hospice care and wheelchair bound. Connecticut Hospice and her family members hosted a party for her 106th birthday but needed assistance with transportation to get her to the party. Thanks to the Connecticut chapter and the generosity of Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, her wish was granted on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

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