Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Charles Huffman, 76, Feasterville-Trevose, PA

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

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.

Helen K., 67, Zelienople, PA

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Helen Kasing, a 69-year-old living at Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania had her wish to pet and “ride” a horse again granted by our Butler County chapter. Kasing grew up with horses and owned three at one time. She missed being around horses and was thrilled to be entertained by Koda, a mini horse, and taken for a carriage ride by Bella.

Dorothy B., 92, Saxonburg, PA

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Dorothy Brooks, a resident of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted, thanks to our Butler County chapter. Brooks, 92, had an old recliner that was over 20 years old that no longer reclined. Because she has coronary heart disease, her legs have a tendency to swell so keeping them elevated is very important. Brooks was a very active member of the Saxonburg Women’s Club and still volunteers at the local library during book sales. Having her wish granted will improve her quality of life.

Donna G., 67, Hartford, CT

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Donna Gaston, 67, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut had her wish to have a day out at the hairdresser and have lunch with her friend granted, thanks to our Central Connecticut chapter. Gaston, a resident of a nursing facility, lives on a limited income so could not afford this treat on her own.

Sr. Charles Mane, Windham, CT

November 15, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Sister Charles Mane, a resident of St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, Connecticut had her wish for a cell phone with enlarged keys and texting ability granted, thanks to our Central Connecticut chapter. Sr. Charles Mane has been a Baltic Sister most of her life; she taught music and played the organ at several parishes. Having this phone will enable her to communicate more easily with her family and friends.

Kathleen L., 77, New York, NY

October 27, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Kathleen enjoys collecting her family’s historic items connected to American Red Cross, Civil War and other family records related to African American military service. She currently has her collection of items in a storage unit temporarily until she transitions them to the West Florida Historical Society, as her family is from Pensacola, Florida. Kathleen’s wish is to have assistance keeping her items in her storage unit. We want to make Kathleen’s wish come true and need to raise $1,350.00 to grant it. Please donate today!

Wish ID: 5523

Irwin Senior Center, Irwin, PA

October 24, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

The Irwin Senior Center was gifted 30 cardio drumming sets, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. The Irwin Senior Center recently opened in the basement of the First United Methodist Church and depends completely on volunteers and donations to run its programs which include crafts, games, musical entertainment, special events and exercise classes. Recently, they held a cardio drumming class and it was the most attended exercise class they have held to date! Cardio drumming is a low-impact workout that people of all ages and fitness levels can do using drumsticks, an exercise ball and a basket to hold the ball.

Henry G., 82, Jacksonville, FL

October 24, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

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!

Richard G., 85, Millvale, PA

October 24, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Richard Gonzalez, 85, a resident of Millvale, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for a lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Richard is an Air Force veteran and is the handyman in his senior high rise. He helps all residents in the building with that are in need. Richard’s current recliner lift chair broke and he could not afford to replace it on his own.

Constance M., 70, McClellandtown, PA

October 24, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes

Connie McClain, 70, a resident of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for her own furnished apartment grated by our Fayette County chapter. Connie had been living with her niece and nephew and their six adopted children after being discharged from the nursing home after completing rehab. All she wanted was a place of her own. Connie’s wish was granted when she moved into her apartment in low-income senior housing, but she had very little furniture or household items. Together with her church family at the Uniontown Grace Brethren Church, the Fayette County chapter threw her a housewarming party!

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