Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Antoinette B., 82, Greensburg, PA

August 20, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Antoinette Bazala, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Antoinette, who is 82, has congestive heart failure and is on oxygen 24/7. She needs to sleep with her feet elevated but could not afford the lift chair on her limited income. Thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter, her wish was granted!

Sharon S., 70, Greensburg, PA

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Sharon Seeno, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Seeno, 70, was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and it is difficult for her to get up from her chair. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her quality of life.

Eileen V., 75, Latrobe, PA

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Eileen Vehon, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania had her wish for a laptop with speech recognition software granted, thanks to ourWestmoreland County chapter. Vehon suffered a spinal cord injury which caused a stroke when she was 69 years old. Now 75, Vehon has not been able to work or even drive herself since then. To keep herself busy, she is writing a book but is unable to type since her stroke. Having a laptop with speech recognition software will enable her to follow her dream of writing a book. Despite her physical limitations, Vehon still volunteers at her church’s soup kitchen for the homeless. Her wish was granted on May 27, 2024.

Sixteen skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

The residents of sixteen skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County will be gifted kindles thanks to the Howard Giving Circle and our Westmoreland County chapter. The members of the Howard Giving Circle chose Twilight Wish as their beneficiary this year. In turn, Twilight Wish purchased 16 Kindle Fire Tablets with durable cases to be given to 16 skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County.

Mary F., 86, Greensburg, PA

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Mary Fowler, 86, a resident of Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a dinner from Red Lobster granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Fowler and her late sister shared a love of seafood and often ate at Red Lobster. She has been missing both her sister and their meals together. The Westmoreland County chapter arranged for her favorite seafood meal to be brought into her facility and she was delighted!

Gertrude T., 76, Greensburg, PA

March 4, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Gertrude Teats, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new chair for her living room granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Teats, 76, was a Navy corpsman who worked in labor and delivery at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital when she was younger. Her current recliner belonged to her son who has since passed away. Although she can’t bear to part with it for sentimental reasons, it is no longer comfortable. Her simple wish was granted on March 2, 2024.

Paul S., 81, Greensburg, PA

February 28, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Paul Svetahor, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a laptop granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Svetahor, 81, is an Air Force veteran who wants to continue his education and go back to college for cyber security. Despite his age, he is very eager to learn and having a laptop will allow him to continue his education.

Jane M., 80, Irwin, PA

February 28, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jane Monstrola, a resident of Irwin, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a ramp for her driveway granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Monstrola, who is 80, has had several strokes and uses a walker. Her driveway is stone chips and it is difficult for her to maneuver the walker on it. Having the ramp installed will greatly improve her quality of life. Thank you to Blackburn’s Medical Supplies for assisting with this wish!

Maura S., 67, Greensburg, PA

December 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Maura Shannon, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a rocking recliner chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Shannon is 67 and her old chair was nearly 35 years old. She sleeps in her chair so really needed a new, more comfortable one. Shannon volunteered for years with Action for Animals, fostering many animals in need. She also took care of her elderly parents until they passed away. She was so happy to have this simple wish granted!

James C., 70, Latrobe, PA

November 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

James Castellari, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for a lift chair granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Castellari, 70, has difficulty getting up from a seated position. Since he lives on a fixed income, he could not afford a lift chair on his own. Having this simple wish granted will greatly improve his quality of life.

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