Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Sharon revisits the school she taught in years ago

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Sharon Hopewell, a resident of Middletown, Connecticut, had her wish to tour Daniel Hand High School granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Hopewell, 88, taught in the Madison school district for many years. Even after her retirement, she continued working as a substitute teacher. On Thursday, May 30th, Hopewell and her son were given a tour of both Daniel Hand High School and Polson Middle School by principal Anthony Salutari. Hopewell also had the opportunity to talk with current students and thoroughly enjoyed her visit with them!

Vietnam Veteran shares his story for the first time

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

James McComic, a resident of Niantic, Connecticut, had his wish to be interviewed by the media about his service in Vietnam granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. McComic, 77, did many tours in Vietnam and wants people to know that those who served then did so with honor and pride. He was interviewed by NBC CT in June of 2024.

Gloria is surprised by police officers at her 80th birthday party!

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Gloria Rios, a resident of Bristol, Connecticut, had her wish to have police attend her 80th birthday party granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Rios loves the police and believes they aren’t respected and thanked enough. Two officers from the Bristol Police Department showed up for her special birthday celebration!

Jennie celebrates her 106th birthday!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Jennie Pyszkowski, a resident of West Haven, Connecticut, had her wish to attend a party for her 106th birthday granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Pyszkowski is in hospice care and wheelchair bound. Connecticut Hospice and her family members hosted a party for her 106th birthday but needed assistance with transportation to get her to the party. Thanks to the Connecticut chapter and the generosity of Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, her wish was granted on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Gina’s wish for a pet parakeet is granted!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Gina Mastrangelo, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a pet parakeet granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Mastrangelo, 71, recently moved into The Retreat and misses the home and pet birds she shared with her late husband. Having a pet parakeet will bring joy to her life and give her purpose.

Joyce’s wish for a new bed and bedding is granted!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Joyce Carasone, 71, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut, had her wish for a new full-size bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Carasone lives on her own on a fixed income and could not afford to replace her broken, old bed. Having a new bed will improve her quality of life!

A lifelong dream to see a falcon up close is finally granted

February 28, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Jerelyn Fields, a resident of Hartford, had her wish to see a falcon in person granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Fields, 74, has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is in hospice care. She is a nature lover and is especially fond of birds. Fields always wished she had learned falconry and now, her one wish was to see a beautiful falcon in person and up close. She was a special education teacher for over 41 years and made a difference in many of her students’ lives. Teaching and learning are still very important to her and having the experience of seeing a falcon up close is her greatest wish come true. Thank you to A Place for Hope for bringing a falcon and several other birds to visit Fields at her apartment.

Judith has her wish for a sleigh ride granted

February 28, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Judith Hosack, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, Connecticut, will have her wish for a horse-drawn sleigh ride granted, thanks to the Connecticut chapter of national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation. Hosack, 85, is an active council member and a volunteer at The Retreat where she lives. Because she lives on a fixed income, she does not have the means to do this on her own. Thanks to cooperation from Mother Nature, her wish will finally be able to be granted when she and three friends enjoy a sleigh ride courtesy of Allegra Farms. Judith Hosack, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, Connecticut, had her wish for a horse-drawn sleigh ride granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Hosack, 85, is an active council member and a volunteer at The Retreat where she lives. Because she lives on a fixed income, she does not have the means to do this on her own. Thanks to cooperation from Mother Nature, her wish was finally granted when she and three friends enjoy a sleigh ride courtesy of Allegra Farms.

Jacqueline’s wish for a lift chair is granted

January 18, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Jacqueline Duquette, a resident of Ellington, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Connecticut chapter. Duquette, 82, has chronic health issues and had been spending her days in her wheelchair, which is not comfortable. When she was younger, she taught CCD and volunteered with Senior Games in the archery competition. Her daughter nominated her, writing “my mom is the sweetest, kindest, funny lady you will ever meet!” Duquette was thrilled to have this simple wish granted as it will improve her quality of life.

Jelsa’s wish to see Andrea Boccelli in concert was granted!

December 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Jelsa Casale, a resident of Wethersfield, Connecticut, had her wish to see Andrea Boccelli in concert granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Casale, 81, has not had an easy life, working until she was 77. She loves Andrea Boccelli and knows all the words to his songs! It has been her wish for many years to see him in concert and she will finally have this wish granted!

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