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.
Nina Y., 76, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellNina 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 B., 67, Greensburg, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellNina 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., 97, Jeannette, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellRegina 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!
Paul L., 100, Spring City, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellPaul Lynn, a resident of the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Spring City, Pennsylvania, had his wish to visit the Norman Rockwell and Eric Sloan art museums granted. Lynn, who just turned 100, is a Army veteran who served during WWII. He is known in his facility as being the most positive, upbeat and friendly person. Lynn wished to visit the museums to revisit a kinder, gentler time in America.
Robert M., 89, Murrysville, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellRobert 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!
Grundy Hall residents, Warrington, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellThe arts and crafts club of Grundy Hall, subsidized senior living in Warrington, Pennsylvania, had their wish for arts and crafts supplies granted, thanks to Jackie Rupp of CAT Creative.
Chylene P., 78, Hartford, CT
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellChylene Pender, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut, had her wish to attend her high school reunion and visit her hometown one more time granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Pender, 78, had her 60th high school reunion in her hometown of Clay Center, Kansas in late September, but could not afford the cost of travel on her own limited income. She has limited mobility so could not travel on her own either. Thanks to the Connecticut chapter, Pender and her grandson flew out to Kansas and stayed for the weekend to enjoy her reunion festivities. This trip also gave her the chance to visit her parents’ and grandparents’ graves one more time. Pender has been very involved in the community throughout her life. She is currently the Vice President of the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club and has held various other positions, helping with nearly every fundraiser they have had. In addition, Pender ran the gift shop at Cedarcrest Hospital for eight years prior to its closing. She also volunteered as President of St. Mary’s in Newington for 19 years. She and her grandson flew out September 29th and spent the weekend in Clay Center. Connecticut chapter director, Andrea Hoisl, honored Pender with a wish granting celebration at The Retreat on Tuesday, September 26th.
Bernadine N., 85, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellBernadine Novak, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a gravestone for her son’s grave granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Novak, 85, gave birth to a baby boy in the 1950s who sadly died at birth. Although he was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetary in O’Hara Township, she was never able to afford a grave marker or tombstone. Sadly, this was not the only heartbreak in Novak’s life. Another son who had Down’s Syndrome passed away from neglect in a state-run home for children with disabilities in the early 1970s. Novak, a single mother raised two other children on her own, and became an advocate fighting for the rights of disabled children in Pennsylvania. Due to her testimony and advocacy, legislation to establish safeguards to protect disabled children was passed. Thank you to Pat Lanigan of Patrick Lanigan Funeral Homes and Kevin Kanak from Ragan Monuments for funding the cost of the tombstone. Thank you also to St. Mary’s Cemetary for waiving their fee for this wish. This very special wish was granted on September 20th on Novak’s 85th birthday.
Erwin W., 65, Rocky Hill, CT
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellErwin Williams, a resident of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, recently had his chance to visit his hometown and spend time with his high school friend one more time granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Williams, 65, has several medical issues. He has not been back to his hometown of Tunbridge, Vermont in many years. He wished to visit his mother’s gravesite and also spend time with his best friend of over 60 years ago.
copy of Steve G. 66, Valley Center, KS
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Cheryl GustafsonSteve G. from Valley Center, KS has volunteered at his church by helping with ground maintenance and bible study instructors in the community. He currently has a limited income due to a disability. Being a family of 3 and basically living off of SSDI benefits, he is scraping by covering the needs of his family. Steve’s Wish is to purchase new appliances such as stove, refrigerator, along with washer and dryer. We need to raise $2,500 to make his wish come true. Please donate today!
Wish #5781