Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Simple needs wish granted to elderly couple

November 11, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Charles King, a resident of Philadelphia, had his wish for a new stove for him and his wife granted by our headquarters. Charles, 72, is an Army veteran. Because they live on a fixed income, they could not afford to replace their stove on their own.

Korean War veteran has wish for one last birthday celebration granted

September 26, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Myron Chesler, a resident of Norwalk, California, had his wish to have one last birthday party with his family and friends at P.F. Chang’s granted on September 24, 2024. Myron served in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Okinawa in the motor pool and was responsible for transporting high explosives every day. Myron, who celebrated his 92nd birthday on September 24th, is in hospice and knows this will be his last birthday. He wanted it to be a special celebration with his wife, family and friends, but he could not afford it on his fixed income. Thanks to Twilight Wish, his wish was granted on his birthday. Thank you to P.F. Chang’s for making his day so special!

Judy and her granddaughter have special wish to visit Wildwood together granted

September 26, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Judy Dingler recently had her wish to visit Wildwood, New Jersey and sit on the beach and feel the sand between her toes one more time granted. Wildwood holds a special place in her heart as she spent many years there, working in restaurants, on the boardwalk and even drove the tram car! While this was reason enough to grant this wish, there is a very poignant story behind it.

In 1987, Judy’s teenage daughter, Sharon, became pregnant while they were living in Wildwood. Because of circumstances, she gave the baby up for adoption. After 34 years of being separated, her daughter, Aimee, found her birth mother and Judy, her birth grandmother. Despite being apart for so many years, Aimee and Judy have since formed a very close relationship. Judy’s wish was to spend one more weekend in Wildwood with Aimee and they had a wonderful weekend together!

Celebrating 100 years old in style

September 26, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Richard Fida, a resident of Norristown, Pennsylvania, was surprised with an “Old New York”-themed birthday party for his 100^th birthday. Richard served in the Marines during WWII, earning the Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he began working for the Pennsylvania Railroad, training passenger conductors. He retired from the railroad when he was 65 but wanted to continue working so he took a job at Strawbridge’s which was then bought by Macy’s. Richard worked at Macy’s part-time as a makeup artist and later sold jewelry for 26 years, retiring at the age of 91. He and his wife, Carli (who he met while working at Macy’s), are very involved members of the Norristown center and never miss the live “Music Magic” program every Wednesday. Richard loves Frank Sinatra and dancing and, even at the age of 100, is able to dance with his wife unassisted. To celebrate this deserving man’s birthday, Twilight Wish and SAAC surprised Richard with a Frank Sinatra impersonator and a catered Italian meal for him and the other members.

Take me out to the ballgame!

August 20, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

John Lubeck, a resident of Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, had his wish to see the Yankees play on his 100th birthday granted, thanks to our headquarters. John, who turned 100 on August 3rd, is a lifelong Yankees fan who watches them play every night. Although his childhood idol was Babe Ruth and John has followed the team ever since then, he has never been able to attend a game in person. He is a WWII veteran who served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater earning several medals including two Bronze Stars. John’s wish was granted on his 100th birthday!

Tonya has her lifelong wish to visit Graceland granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Tonya Guy, a resident of Augusta, Georgia, had her wish to visit Graceland granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Guy, 68, has loved and listened to Elvis her whole life. Now in hospice care, her wish is to finally visit Graceland. Guy was very involved in her church, volunteering at community events. Her wish was granted when she and her daughter made the trip from Augusta to Memphis from June 17 – June 20, 2024.

Donald and his wife celebrate their 50th anniversary in Pigeon Forge

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Donald Jones, a resident of Brunson, South Carolina, recently had his wish to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Deborah, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Donald, 71, and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1, 2024. Throughout their marriage, they have celebrated their anniversaries in the mountains with Asheville and Pigeon Forge being two favorite locations. Donald wished to have one more chance to visit the mountains for their anniversary. His wish was granted the weekend of June 1st.

Residents of Neshaminy Manor treated to Motown performance

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

The residents of Neshaminy Manor in Warrington, Pennsylvania, were treated to a performance from Steve Colfield and Sweet, thanks to our headquarters chapter. This performance coincided with National Skilled Nursing Care Week whose theme this year is “Radiant Memories – A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio.” This annual observance takes place from May 12th to May 18th, always beginning on Mother’s Day. NSNCW celebrates the essential role that skilled nursing care centers play in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. Steve Colfield and Sweet performed Motown and oldies favorites for the residents on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Camilla’s wish for a seafood dinner was granted!

March 27, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

A few weeks ago, we surprised Camilla Murphy with a special seafood feast on her 98th birthday! Her social worker said she enjoyed the food for three days! This wish was special to Murphy because she and her father had a bond over their love of oysters. In fact, when her father was on hospice and was craving fried oysters on a Sunday, she tracked down a seafood restaurant that was open and brought them to him. He hadn’t been eating much and was thrilled to have his favorite meal again. Murphy has been thinking about this a lot lately and will never forget how happy he was. Her social worker who delivered the meal to her told us how grateful they were for this simple wish making such a difference in her life.

A special 100th birthday celebration

February 28, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Frances Mollyn, a resident of Brookdale Dublin in Dublin, Pennsylvania, was surprised with a ballet performance for her 100th birthday on February 1, 2024. Mollyn is in hospice care. She loves watching ballet and would enjoy seeing a performance, but it is difficult for her to leave her facility. Several performers from Dance with Joy danced for Mollyn and several of her family members on her 100th birthday. Afterward, she shared stories from her life with the young dancers including that she was the first female bank teller in New York City.

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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