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.
Beatrice D., 92, Kearny, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellJane K., 62, Linden, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellKoza, 62, played competitive basketball and softball for her high school alma mater, Mother Seton High School in Clark, New Jersey. At the age of 47, Koza learned she would need knee surgery to repair torn cartilage. During surgery, she contracted MRSA, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. A second surgery for a total knee replacement caused Koza to slip into a coma and an infection traveled through her spine and left her with transverse myelitis, a rare neuro-immune disorder that resulted in paralysis from the chest down. Recently, due to the chronic infection in her knee, her leg was amputated above the knee.
Despite all her medical issues, Koza remains optimistic and is very active in her facility. She has been a resident of Delaire for over 12 years and has served as Resident Council President for the past eight years. She advocates for the other residents and has spearheaded fundraisers to purchase a new bingo machine, bowling league equipment and prizes for bingo and parties at the facility. Her wish to see the Yankees play for her 60th birthday was granted on September 15, 2018. Koza and her friend received the royal treatment from the Yankees: getting a backstage tour of the stadium, receiving a bag of Yankees’ souvenirs, getting a chance to wear a World Series ring, and getting upgraded seats between home plate and third base. Special thanks to the Yankees for making her wish so memorable and to All Med Transportation for donating the transportation.
Sue C., 97, Clark, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellCatherine G., 66, Clark, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellMarion R., 78, Perth Amboy, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellElsie W., 86, Vauxhall, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellErnest L., 75, East Orange, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellLouise C., 81, West Orange, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellBill M., 76, Linden, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellGeorge F., 68, West Orange, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellFania’s volunteer advocate at his nursing facility, Audrey Larsen, submitted the wish application on his behalf. Throughout his life, Fania gave back to his community, often donating his services to those less fortunate. He was also a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts for many years. His wish to revisit an Amusements of America traveling carnival was granted on June 18, 2013 when he was transported from his nursing facility to the St. Gregory the Great carnival in Hamilton Square, NJ. Fania spent the day with several former co-workers, including former boss, Vivona. Special thanks to Lifestar who donated the transportation of Fania to and from the carnival.
According to Larsen, who attended the wish granting, Fania was overwhelmed by the event. “They (his former co-workers) were unbelievable; they spent the entire day with him,” said Larsen. “George was overjoyed to re-connect with his career and co-workers and hopes to maintain connections with his carnival family.” Pictured: George Fania, seated. Standing, from left: Karl Jackson and Morris Vivona, Sr.