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.
Ron S., 72, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellRon Shilling, 72, is a resident of a personal care home in Erie, PA. Ron was always active in sports growin gup and even shot hoops in the backyard with stage IV lung cancer. He has been a positive role model for other residents of his home. Ron is a huge fan of Lebron James and following him throughout his entire career. With the help of his sister, Ron was occasionally able to attend Cavalier games, sitting way up in the “nosebleed” section with his oxygen tank. He wished to meet Lebron James, but with Lebron’s busy schedule he wasn’t able to travel to Erie to meet Ron. Instead, the Cavaliers sent Ron a basket of memorabilia including t-shirts and a bobble head. Ron was extremely excited and appreciative to receive these gifts thanks to our Erie, PA chapter.
Angela C., 83, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellAngela Hayes of Erie, PA was nominated by her caregiver to have her wish for a new couch granted. Angela has spent the majority of her life taking care of others. She worked two jobs to provide for her children, she took care of her parents until they passed away, and she babysat her granchildren so they didn’t have to be placed in daycare. Angela often talked about having a new couch, but never asked for one and has always been very grateful for what she has. Her wish for a new sofa was granted thanks to the Erie PA chapter and she was so grateful. A big thank you to the Gannon University physical therapy students and the Mercyhurst University Veterans Club for helping to deliver and set up her new couch.
Wanda W., 73, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellWanda W., 73, a resident of Brevillier Village in Erie, PA, had her wish for lunch out with her two daughters granted, thanks to our Erie, PA chapter. Wanda suffers from a progressive neurological disease and, because of her physical limitations, hasn’t left the facility in over two years. Her wish was to visit with her daughters, Debbie and Christine, while she is still able. This simple wish was so important to Wanda because it has been nearly six years since the three of them enjoyed a lunch out together.
Patricia W., 74, Girard, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellPatricia Wozniak, 74, a resident of Girard, PA, recently had her wish for a rocker recliner granted, thanks to the Erie, PA chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation. According to her daughter, Patricia is a very caring person who always puts others first. Patricia has never had any new furniture, she was always content with other’s cast-offs. She was thrilled with her brand new recliner and will spend many hours reading in it this winter! Pictured: Patricia with her daughter, Elizabeth DeAngelo.
Esther H., 75, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellPauline G., 73, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellWendell G., 84, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellWendell Gilbert, 84, a resident of Brevillier Village in Erie, Pennsylvania, had his wish to return to his hometown of Oil City and visit his parents’ grave granted, thanks to the Erie chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation. Gilbert has been a resident of Brevillier Village for the past 11 years and has always been an advocate for other residents. He grew up in Oil City and, although he never finished school because of his disability, enjoyed fixing things for his neighbors. When Gilbert was still in Oil City, he often visited his parents’ graves and made sure they were well-maintained. His wish to visit their gravesite at Sunset Memorial Gardens was granted on Friday, October 25, 2013. As part of his wish, Gilbert also visited with family and enjoyed lunch in Oil City.
Ted T., 94, Fairview, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellTed Trampenau, 94, a resident of Fairview, PA, recently had his wish to have his book published, thanks to the Erie chapter of Twilight Wish. Trampenau is a prolific writer who is very proud of the many storeis and poems he has written. Many of these are about his wife of 66 years and the wonderful life they had together until she passed away several years ago. Trampenau wished to have these writings published so that he could share them with his family and friends. His wife, Nancy, passed away in 2010 after spending three years at St. Mary’s of Asbury Ridge. He was so appreciative of the care she received there that he volunteered at their gift shop two days a week for two years until his health no longer allowed him to volunteer. His wish was granted on Sunday, October 20th during a book signing ceremony of “My Nancy, My Life,” attended by many of his family members at the Chestnut Street Apartments where he lives. Coincidentally, this senior independent living facility used to be a school where his wife once worked. What a fitting location for such a special wish granting! Pictured, from left: nominator Stephanie Garcie, Ted Trampenau, and Erie chapter co-directors Julie Hartmann and Brad Gleason.
Evelyn B., 80, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellEvelyn Black, 80, an Air Force veteran and retired nurse, had her wish for a visit from a golden retriever granted on December 5, 2011. Because of several medical issues, Black is rarely able to leave her home and requires continuous oxygen therapy. A single mother, Black also volunteered with the Maria House Project in Erie and as a Eucharistic minister at her church. Black’s wish came true when Daisy, a rescue golden retriever, visited her at her home in Erie. Special thanks to Therapy Dogs United, Inc., of Erie for making this wish come true.
Francis W., 77, Erie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellFrancis Wisniewski, 77, an Army veteran, had his wish to play one more round of golf granted on September 29, 2011. Wisniewski was an avid golfer, but due to several medical issues, is no longer able to golf on his own. He now resides in the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home for veterans in Erie. Wisniewski, former nursing home Activities Director, John Guras, and Doctor of Physical Therapy students, Nick Dwyer and Sean Asp, hit the links at the Lawrence Park Golf Course in Erie.