Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Donald and his wife celebrate their 50th anniversary in Pigeon Forge

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Donald Jones, a resident of Brunson, South Carolina, recently had his wish to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Deborah, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Donald, 71, and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1, 2024. Throughout their marriage, they have celebrated their anniversaries in the mountains with Asheville and Pigeon Forge being two favorite locations. Donald wished to have one more chance to visit the mountains for their anniversary. His wish was granted the weekend of June 1st.

Residents of Neshaminy Manor treated to Motown performance

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

The residents of Neshaminy Manor in Warrington, Pennsylvania, were treated to a performance from Steve Colfield and Sweet, thanks to our headquarters chapter. This performance coincided with National Skilled Nursing Care Week whose theme this year is “Radiant Memories – A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio.” This annual observance takes place from May 12th to May 18th, always beginning on Mother’s Day. NSNCW celebrates the essential role that skilled nursing care centers play in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. Steve Colfield and Sweet performed Motown and oldies favorites for the residents on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Camilla’s wish for a seafood dinner was granted!

March 27, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

A few weeks ago, we surprised Camilla Murphy with a special seafood feast on her 98th birthday! Her social worker said she enjoyed the food for three days! This wish was special to Murphy because she and her father had a bond over their love of oysters. In fact, when her father was on hospice and was craving fried oysters on a Sunday, she tracked down a seafood restaurant that was open and brought them to him. He hadn’t been eating much and was thrilled to have his favorite meal again. Murphy has been thinking about this a lot lately and will never forget how happy he was. Her social worker who delivered the meal to her told us how grateful they were for this simple wish making such a difference in her life.

A special 100th birthday celebration

February 28, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Frances Mollyn, a resident of Brookdale Dublin in Dublin, Pennsylvania, was surprised with a ballet performance for her 100th birthday on February 1, 2024. Mollyn is in hospice care. She loves watching ballet and would enjoy seeing a performance, but it is difficult for her to leave her facility. Several performers from Dance with Joy danced for Mollyn and several of her family members on her 100th birthday. Afterward, she shared stories from her life with the young dancers including that she was the first female bank teller in New York City.

Gary’s wish for a pontoon ride with his family is granted

January 18, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Gary Planthaber, Sr., a resident of Silver Spring, Florida, will have his wish to spend quality time with his family on a pontoon boat granted, thanks to national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation. Planthaber, 71, is battling stage four prostate cancer. He is an Army veteran who recently lost everything in a hurricane. Planthaber has always wanted to go out on a pontoon boat, but never had the chance. His wish will be granted when he and several family members enjoy a day out on a pontoon boat on December 23, 2023. After their boat ride, they will enjoy an early Christmas dinner together at his home, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation who arranged for the meal for them. Gary Planthaber, Sr., a resident of Silver Spring, Florida, had his wish to spend quality time with his family on a pontoon boat granted on December 23. 2023. Planthaber, 71, is battling stage four prostate cancer. He is an Army veteran who recently lost everything in a hurricane. Planthaber has always wanted to go out on a pontoon boat, but never had the chance. His wish was granted when he and several family members enjoy a day out on a pontoon boat. After their boat ride, they enjoyed an early Christmas dinner together at his home, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation who arranged for the meal for them.

Phillie Phanatic Visits Neshaminy Manor

January 18, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

The Phillie Phanatic paid a surprise visit to the residents of Neshaminy Manor on December 7th, thanks to locally-headquartered nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation. Three of the residents there turned 103 this year and Neshaminy Manor wanted to celebrate their milestone birthdays in a big way! Esther Welch, Emma Ventresca and Ann Nieswander are all Phillies fans. Welch, especially, is a lifelong fan that still watches every game, even at 103 years old!

Ruby’s wish to see the Christmas lights in St. Augustine was granted!

December 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Ruby Johnson, a resident of Opelika, Alabama, had wish to go on a bus trip with her friends to see the Christmas lights in St. Augustine granted. Johnson, 83, has been extremely involved with the SportsPlex in Opelika for over 15 years and has many friends there. Her wish is to go on this one last big road trip with her friends. Johnson volunteers for nearly every event at SportsPlex, from track meets to special needs swim meets. She also donates and wraps gifts for “Be a Santa to a Senior” and collects school supplies for children in need. The St. Augustine trip was from November 27th through November 30th. Johnson was thrilled that her wish was granted, saying “this will make my heart so happy.”

Elaine has her wish for a lift chair granted

December 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Elaine Johnson, 70, a resident of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a lift chair granted. Johnson has several medical issues which make it difficult for her to stand from a seated position. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her quality of life. Thank you to Amramp for assisting and to the Philadelphia Elder Care Network for fundraising to grant this wish!

Barbara’s wish for a reclining lift chair was granted

December 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Barbara Hardy, a resident of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted. She fell earlier this year and has difficulty sleeping in her hospital bed. Hardy, 88, is working hard to rehab and, hopefully, will be able to walk again soon. This chair will assist her in that, improving her quality of life! Hardy has volunteered with her church for over 52 years, teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir and making floral arrangements for the altar. Thank you to AmeriGlide NEPA for helping us grant this wish!

Carmen’s wish for a lift chair is granted!

November 6, 2023/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Carmen Melecio, a resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted. Melecio, 74, has several medical issues and recently broke her arm so she is not able to sleep in her bed. She only has a 16-year-old futon to sit and sleep on and it is causing bedsores. In addition, she has swelling in her legs and was told she should sleep with her legs elevated. Because she lives on a fixed income, Melecio cannot afford a reclining lift chair on her own. This is the first Lehigh Valley wish granted thanks to bingo fundraisers hosted by Lehigh Valley Aging in Place members Mary Ann Pickell and Carol Frawley of Care Patrol of Lehigh Valley; Maria Santacoloma agent/owner of United Healthcare, and Sherri Bell Ogada of Fox Rehabilitation. Thank you to Cliff Mailloux of AmeriGlide Lehigh Valley for discounting the cost of the lift chair.

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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