Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Food bank volunteer has wish granted!

January 28, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Bessie Brooks, a resident of Camden, New Jersey, had her wish for Uber gift cards granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation staff. Brooks, 80, volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey twice a week to help cook and wash dishes. Her beloved husband passed away in 2023, and Brooks finds comfort and joy in volunteering and helping others in the community. Her commitment to helping others has always been a significant part of her life. Previously, she also volunteered at the KROC Center’s daycare and was also deeply involved with her church before her husband’s passing. Brooks does not have a car and utilizes Uber to travel from her home in Camden to the food bank in Pennsauken. Having a gift card will enable Brooks to continue volunteering at the food bank and keep this meaningful connection in her life.

The gift of new clothes for Jeannette

January 28, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Recently, we granted Jeannette Daily’s simple wish for clothing. Jeannette lives in an assisted living facility in Quakertown. She has no family nearby and cannot afford to buy new clothing for herself. Although a very simple wish, it meant the world to Jeannette to know that others care about her.

Veteran has wish for motorized scooter granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jonathan Miller, a resident of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a motorized scooter granted by our headquarters staff. Jonathan, who is 66, is an Air Force veteran who was also a volunteer firefighter. He has several medical issues which greatly limit his mobility. Jonathan had a three-wheel scooter, but it wasn’t stable and he fell out of it several times. Medicare would not pay for a four-wheel scooter and he could not afford the cost of one on his own. Having a reliable, safe scooter will allow him to maintain his independence and ability to socialize. His wish was granted, thanks to a generous donor.

Korean War veteran has his wish for a motorized scooter granted

January 27, 2025/in Fulfilled Wishes

William Slight, a resident of Telford, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a motorized scooter granted by our headquarters staff. William, who is 94, is an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He enjoys going out to the bank and local grocery store on his own, but he no longer drives and walking has become difficult for him. Having a motorized scooter would allow him to maintain his independence and socialization. William is a member of the American Legion and served as the legion’s custodian for several years. Thanks to a generous donor, we were able to grant this wish for him!

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.

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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