Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Chester’s wish for a recliner is granted

August 17, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Chester Smith, 73, a resident of Clairton, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for a reclining lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. He currently sleeps in his recliner because of several medical issues, but his current recliner was worn and no longer provided enough support. This new lift chair and pressure-relieving cushion will greatly improve his quality of life!

Barbara W., 74, Pittsburgh, PA

August 16, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Barbara Welsh, a resident of the Reformed Presbyterian Home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was surprised with a Disney-themed birthday party, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Welsh, who turned 74 on August 11, 2023, is beloved by staff and other residents at her skilled nursing facility. She loves all things Disney and visited Disney World with her family in the past. Her health is declining making it impossible for her to travel to Disney again. The staff at her facility nominated Welsh for this surprise party to lift her spirits and celebrate her in a meaningful way. Welsh worked for many years in the environmental services department at Carnegie Mellon University. She currently serves as the resident council president for the skilled nursing unit at the Reformed Presbyterian Home and is also an ambassador for visitors and guests there. As resident council president, Welsh is instrumental in encouraging other residents to participate in the the monthly meetings She also encourages other residents to voice and concerns they have so staff can address them. Welsh successfully advocated ensuring that dietary services and staff were providing the evening snack for the residents. She was surprised with a birthday party that will include a Prince Charming singing telegram, Disney decorations and cake.

Charla R., 92, Cheswick, PA

August 16, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Charla Rinkovicz, 92, a resident of Cheswick, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a phone with large buttons granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Rinkovicz has vision problems and struggles to see her phone. This wish will greatly improve her quality of life.

Barbara C., 85, Pittsburgh, PA

August 16, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Barbara Connelly, 85, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a deep cleaning for her apartment granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Connelly is physically unable to do a deep house cleaning due to her medical conditions. Because she lives alone and on a fixed income, she could not afford to do it on her own. Connelly volunteered for the Shadyside Hospital Foundation assisting in their office. She was very grateful to have this simple wish granted!

Laura K., 83, Pittsburgh, PA

July 25, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Laura Knight, 83 and a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted. Knight has several medical issues and cannot stand up on her own. She desperately needed a lift chair but could not afford one on her own. Knight was very active in her building on the resident council. She also volunteered with church missions and at a local food bank. She was thrilled to have her wish granted!

Donna Amini, 76, Verona, PA

July 25, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Donna Amini, 76 and a resident of Verona, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Amini needs a recliner to sleep in because she cannot lie flat, but her old chair no longer worked. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford a new one on her own.

Anne M., 93, Pittsburgh, PA

July 25, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Anne Martinich, 93, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a vacuum cleaner, a Pittsburgh Steelers sweatshirt and word search books granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. She was thrilled to have her wish granted!

Cathy P., 73, Turtle Creek, PA

May 18, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Cathy Patterson, 73, a resident of Turtle Creek, PA had her wish for a stair lift granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Patterson lives in a two-story house and is having both knees replaced. Having the stair lift will greatly improve her quality of life.

Imperial House Residents, Pittsburgh, PA

May 18, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Five senior citizens were treated to high tea at The Inn on Negley, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. The women, who range in age from 72 to 85, are good friends who look out for each other on a daily basis. One even noticed when another was having a stroke and called 911, saving her life. The women were dressed in their finest, including gloves, corsages and fancy hats, and enjoyed high tea together with volunteers from the Allegheny County chapter on Thursday, April 20th.

Margaret M., 75, Glassport, PA

May 17, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes

Margaret McCay, a resident of Glassport, Pennsylvania, will be going to see Rod Stewart in concert in August, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. McCay, 75, was an RN for many years until she developed chemically-induced asthma. She also suffers from other medical issues and has chronic pain. Her wish is to either meet her favorite singer, Rod Stewart, or see him in concert.

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