Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Ben B., 82, Bristol, PA

February 22, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Ben Baltazar, a resident of Bristol, Pennsylvania, had his wish to have a motorized scooter granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Baltazar, 81, is a Navy veteran who served during Vietnam. He suffered a stroke in February of 2021 and has limited mobility. Baltazar is mostly homebound and has only been able to leave his home four times during the past year. Having a lightweight, foldable motorized scooter will allow him the freedom to leave his apartment more often. His children will be able to take him out to lunch and other family events, improving his quality of life. Prior to his stroke, Baltazar was an active member of his community and church. In his younger years, he volunteered in South Philadelphia distributing food to the underserved. Because he lives on a fixed income, he cannot afford the scooter on his own. Thanks to a generous donor, his wish was granted on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Patricia N., 68, Hemet, CA

February 22, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Patricia Neil, a resident of Hemet, California, had her wish to visit Disneyland granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Neil, 68, lives on her own and has been battling health issues for years. Her love for all things Disney grew out of her father meeting Walt Disney years ago. Neil has many Disney collectibles around her home and her one wish was to visit Disneyland. She has been very involved in her community, volunteering at Gilda’s Club and at the Braille Institute of America. Neil was accompanied by caregiver LaShawna Ervin on her wish. In addition, Twilight Wish founder Cass Forkin’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren met with them at Disneyland to present Neil with her wish certificate. This wish was made possible thanks to a generous donor.

Stanley H., 75, Salisbury, NC

January 17, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Stanley Hall, a resident of Salisbury, North Carolina, had his wish to have a member of the military visit him in the VA granted, thanks to n Twilight Wish Foundation. Hall is a Navy veteran who worked as an electrician on aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War. He was exposed to Agent Orange and is now suffering from ischemic heart disease, Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s. His eyesight is failing, he has trouble speaking and can no longer walk. Hall loves the Blue Angels and was nominated by his wife, Diane, so that he could have “one more minute of happy in his life.” He was visited by retired Navy Master Petty Officer David Phillips who spent two hours with him reminiscing about their service on ships and aircraft carriers during their time in the service.

Betty Q., 71, Philadelphia, PA

January 17, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Betty Quick, a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a hoyer lift granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish and Federation Housing. Quick, 71, needs a hoyer lift in order to have assistance with her mobility and independence. Her old one broke and insurance did not cover the cost to replace it. Quick had been a very active member in her neighborhood church and was a part of the worship team there. She was very happy to receive the lift!

Larry L., 85, Johnstown, PA

December 21, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Larry Lugar, 85, a resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for an outdoor stair lift granted, thanks to a very generous donor. Lugar is an Army veteran who recently had to have an above the knee amputation. He completed rehab in a facility but could not return home without a stair lift. Lugar missed his wife, children and grandchildren very much while in the facility and his mental health was beginning to suffer. His wish was granted in October of 2022.

Charles Huffman, 76, Feasterville-Trevose, PA

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Charles “Chip” Huffman, a resident of Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, had his wish to have an accessibility ramp installed granted, thanks to a collaboration with Fox Rehabilitation and Amramp. Huffman, a Navy veteran, has multiple medical issues and has lost strength in his arms and legs due to nerve damage. He also recently fell and broke his ankle making walking extremely difficult, despite his hard work at trying to improve his mobility and independence. In addition, his wife, Lois, has her own medical issues including a recent hip fracture and surgery. Huffman, 76, relies on a wheelchair to get in and out of his home and having an accessibility ramp will improve his quality of life. Thanks to a generous donor, his wish was granted on Monday, November 14th. Thanks also to Amramp for discounting the cost of the ramp installation.

Ben B., 81, Bristol, PA

October 31, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes, Veterans' Wishes/by twilightwish

Ben, from Bristol, PA, served in the Navy from 1961-1970. He enjoys working in South Philadelphia distributing food to underserved communities. Ben is an active member in his community and church. He has a few health issues which have recently limited his mobility and would benefit from having a lightweight, foldable, motorized scooter to help him around easier outdoors. We need to raise $850 to help Ben and grant his simple wish. Please donate today.

Wish ID: 5576

Ben B., 81, Bristol, PA

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

Henry G., 82, Jacksonville, FL

October 24, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Henry Gagne, a resident of Harbor Chase Senior Living in Jacksonville, Florida, had his wish to bring the circus, and more specifically, clowns, to his facility to entertain the residents grante. Henry, 82, was a professional clown for many years, entertaining countless people in the Jacksonville area. He still loves to dress up in his clown outfit and makeup and perform for the other residents, but this is becoming more difficult for him as he ages. Henry is a Navy veteran who served for 21 years including during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he married and raised a family of four children with his wife. Henry also financially assisted several needy children with their college educations through a foundation. He is known as one of the kindest residents in his community and loves music, giving little gifts to others and clowning around. Henry’s wish was granted on Sunday, October 9th when he dressed up again and performed with clowns from Gator Clowns. Harbor Chase was decorated like the “big top” and there were circus foods like cotton candy, Crackerjacks, animal crackers and more for the residents to enjoy!

Nancy R., 79, Oil City, PA

September 28, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Nancy Ryan, 79, a resident of Oil City, Pennsylvania, had her wish to travel to reunite with her sister in California granted. Nancy and her sister were very close growing up. As adults, they traveled together, but because of health issues and the pandemic, they haven’t seen each other in over ten years. Thanks to a generous donor, Nancy’s wish was granted!

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Charles H., 76, Feasterville, PA

September 19, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Michelle Bowren

Charles a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Saratoga. He has multiple medical issues and has been losing strength in his arms and legs due to nerve damage. He is unable to safely get in and out of his home due to the steps at the front door. He is desperate need of a wheelchair ramp. He lives on a fixed income and this is something he cannot afford. We need to raise $4,500 to help keep Charles safe and able to stay in his home. Please donate what you can today.

Wish ID: 5516

Charles H., 76, Feasterville-PA

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

Please Note: Twilight Wish Foundation is registered in Pennsylvania as a nonprofit corporation and is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations made to grant open wishes are tax deductible. Twilight Wish Foundation will make every effort to ensure that donated funds go to the wish of your choice. If this is not possible, we will apply the funds to the most urgent and similar wish open at the time. Twilight Wish Foundation has final decision-making authority over the use of all donations.

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Ben B., 81, Bristol, PA

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