Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Neshaminy Manor residents, Warrington, PA

September 4, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Six wheelchair-bound seniors from Neshaminy Manor in Warrington, PA recently had their wish to go to a Phillies game granted, thanks to y Twilight Wish and the Phillies. The residents, along with their Neshaminy Manor caretakers and staff from Twilight Wish, enjoyed a great game on Thursday, June 27^th as the Phillies swept the Mets in the four-game series. All six seniors are huge Phillies fans and watch the games faithfully. Because they are wheelchair-bound and have limited spending money, being able to leave the facility and attend a Phillies game is a huge treat for them.

Gregory H., 64, Greensburg, PA

September 4, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Gregory Hindman, a resident of Greensburg, PA, had his wish for a scooter granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County, PA chapter. Gregory has several medical issues including COPD, arthritis and osteoporosis and is on oxygen. He has great difficulty walking even short distances. Having a scooter will enable him to have more mobility and independence, improving his quality of life. His wish was granted on June 25th.

Ken B., 69, Erie, PA

September 4, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Kenneth Ball, 69, a resident of Erie, PA, had his wish for a honeymoon with his wife granted, thanks to our Erie, PA chapter. At the time of his wish granting, Kenneth was on hospice care with limited time left. Because he and his wife never went on a honeymoon, his wish was for one final trip with her before he passed. Kenneth and his wife enjoyed several days together in Niagara Falls in late June. Sadly, he passed away several weeks later, but at peace because his wish for special moments together was granted.

Thomas O., 59, Greensburg, PA

June 20, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Thomas Opfer, a resident of The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Greater Pittsbugh in Greensburg, had his wish to see The Who in concert granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter and the employees of DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation. Thomas, 59, lives in long term care because he can no longer care for himself. He is well known in his facility for being pleasant and kind. Opfer delivers the mail and calendars to other residents and visits with them. Thanks to funding raised by the employees of DNP Imagingcomm, Opfer (and an aide) was transported to the concert on May 30^th and also enjoyed dinner beforehand. Several of these generous employees presented Thomas with the tickets, gift card for dinner and Who merchandise on May 24^th at his nursing facility.

Al V., 82, Hatboro, PA

June 20, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Al Vasso, a resident of Luther Woods in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, had his wish to visit the Roundhouse one more time granted on May 17, 2019. Al, 82, worked as both a policeman and as a plain clothes detective for the Philadelphia Police Department for many years, working in the District Attorney’s office for some time. While serving an arrest warrant in a taproom, he walked into an armed robbery in progress and was shot twice. Al has received many commendations throughout his career and had the opportunity to work alongside Arlen Specter and Frank Rizzo. To make his day even more special, Al and his family were driven in a Philadelphia police vehicle from his nursing home to the Roundhouse with a police escort. He was welcomed with an honor guard and the Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes & Drum. The Police Department pulled his old badge number and presented him with a hat with his badge number. Al and his family were given a tour of the building ending with a press conference where he met Commissioner Richard Ross, Jr. and spoke with the media. He was also given photos and mementos of his long career in the police department. Al was then given a tour of both the SWAT and K9 headquarters before enjoying a special lunch at the FOP and a visit to the Police Museum that is housed in the old police academy that he attended. A huge thank you to the Philadelphia Police Department for literally rolling out the “blue carpet” and giving Al a day he will never forget!

Skyland Care Center Residents, Sylva, NC

June 20, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

The residents of Skyland Care Center had their wish to have The Chuckwagon Gang perform at their facility granted on May 17, 2019. Many of the residents there love gospel music but, because of medical issues, are unable to leave the facility to attend a concert. Last year, one resident said, after attending a Chuckwagon Gang performance, that she “would love it if she could share what we just heard with all my other friends at the nursing home.” Thank you to The Chuckwagon Gang for discounting the cost of their performance and to our donors for helping make this wish come true!

David J., 80, Clark, NJ

June 20, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

David Jankovic, 80, had his wish to visit a park and have lunch at Applebee’s with his wife and daughter granted, thanks to our Northern New Jersey chapter. David and his wife, Barbara, live together in Clark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Because of their medical conditions, they need medical transport to and from their nursing facility. Thank you to On-Time Transportation for donating the cost of their transportation for the day. David, Barbara and their daughter enjoyed a lovely day together.

John Q., 85, Plum, PA

June 19, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

John Quint, 85, a resident of Plum, PA, recently had his wish for hearing aids granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. John needed hearing aids, but couldn’t afford them on his own. He is very involved in organizing social activities in the senior community where he lives and struggled to hear others during these activities. John also missed having conversations with his wife because he could not hear her. Thanks to Hearing Unlimited for donating the hearing aids to make his wish come true.

Walter F., Erie, PA

June 19, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Walter’s wish for new sneakers was granted by our Erie chapter on May 14, 2019. Walter walks every day and was in need of a new pair, but couldn’t afford them on his own. In the past, Walter was very involved with his church and helped out in any way that he could. A big thank you to Roland Financial for making this wish come true!

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Jackie H., Erie, PA

June 19, 2019/in Fulfilled Wishes

Jackie’s wish for a gift card to help cover costs for her sick dog was fulfilled in April 2019 by our Erie chapter. Jackie assists others who live in her apartment complex with transportation. She also helps clean the common areas in the building. Jackie is a very caring person and would do anything for her dog, Molly.

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