Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Jane has her wish for a ramp for her driveway granted

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 wish for a new recliner is granted

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 has his wish for a lift chair granted!

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.

Nina’s wish for household items is granted!

October 31, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Nina Young, a resident of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, had her wish for household items such as pots and pans, a microwave, a sweeper and towels granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter.

Nina’s wish for an air conditioner unit is granted

October 31, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Nina Bartolozzi, 67, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a portable air conditioner granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Bartolozzi was a nurse for 45 years and now suffers from COPD. She needs cooler air in order to breathe well, but the air conditioning in her building gets turned off in mid-October. Having this air conditioner will greatly improve her quality of life.

Regina’s wish for a lift chair is granted!

October 31, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Regina Sarsfield, 97, a resident of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a comfortable lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Sarsfield spends most of her days in her old chair, coloring and petting her cats and dog. She uses a walker and requires supplemental oxygen when walking. She was so grateful to have this wish granted!

Robert’s wish for art and drawing supplies for the blind is granted

October 31, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Robert Moreau, a resident of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for art and drawing supplies granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Moreau, a Navy veteran, was a commercial artist for over 50 years. He has both glaucoma and macular degeneration, and it is difficult for him to use regular art supplies. His wish for art and drawing supplies for the blind will allow him to keep doing what he loves!

Jean’s simple wish for a washer & dryer is granted

August 30, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jean Griffin, a resident of Youngwood, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new washer & dryer granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Griffin, 68, is the sole caregiver for her daughter who is in hospice care and needs to do laundry on a daily basis to take care of her daughter’s needs. Because she can’t leave her daughter alone, it is difficult for Griffin to go to the laundromat. They live on a fixed income and cannot afford to replace the appliances on their own. Having her wish granted will be a huge help to them both.

Mary Pat W., 86, Greensburg, PA

July 25, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Mary Pat Weimer, 86 and a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new mattress and box springs granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County, PA chapter. Weimer’s old mattress is old and too soft; her back hurts in the morning after sleeping on it. She volunteered throughout her life including in her church and at a local food bank. Weimer was thrilled to receive her new mattress!

Claire M., 80, Greensburg, PA

July 25, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Claire Medvec, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new mattress and box springs granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Medvec’s old mattress was very old and springs could be felt protruding from it. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford to replace it on her own.

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