Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Elaine’s wish for an accessibility ramp is granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Elaine Mauzey, a resident of Denver, Colorado recently had her wish for an accessibility ramp granted, thanks to our Colorado chapter. She hadn’t been out of her house in four years because the stairs were too steep and she didn’t have a way to get down them. Now, that they have a ramp, she’s been able to get her nails and hair done, get to doctors’ appointments, and just celebrated 60 years of marriage with a dinner out with her husband!

Donald and his wife celebrate their 50th anniversary in Pigeon Forge

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Donald Jones, a resident of Brunson, South Carolina, recently had his wish to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Deborah, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Donald, 71, and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1, 2024. Throughout their marriage, they have celebrated their anniversaries in the mountains with Asheville and Pigeon Forge being two favorite locations. Donald wished to have one more chance to visit the mountains for their anniversary. His wish was granted the weekend of June 1st.

Sharon revisits the school she taught in years ago

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Sharon Hopewell, a resident of Middletown, Connecticut, had her wish to tour Daniel Hand High School granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Hopewell, 88, taught in the Madison school district for many years. Even after her retirement, she continued working as a substitute teacher. On Thursday, May 30th, Hopewell and her son were given a tour of both Daniel Hand High School and Polson Middle School by principal Anthony Salutari. Hopewell also had the opportunity to talk with current students and thoroughly enjoyed her visit with them!

Eileen’s wish for a laptop with special software is granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Eileen Vehon, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania had her wish for a laptop with speech recognition software granted, thanks to ourWestmoreland County chapter. Vehon suffered a spinal cord injury which caused a stroke when she was 69 years old. Now 75, Vehon has not been able to work or even drive herself since then. To keep herself busy, she is writing a book but is unable to type since her stroke. Having a laptop with speech recognition software will enable her to follow her dream of writing a book. Despite her physical limitations, Vehon still volunteers at her church’s soup kitchen for the homeless. Her wish was granted on May 27, 2024.

Junyetta’s wish for a steam closet for her “Capes and Crowns” project is granted

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Junyetta Seale (center) poses for a photo with members of Twilight Wish Foundation who granted her wish for a steam closet — a portable dry cleaning machine to care for her capes and hats.

Junyetta Seale, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a steam closet granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Seale, 77, known to many as “Ms. June,” was an award-winning costume designer for over 35 years. Now retired, she shares her unique, wearable art capes through her “Capes and Crowns” project which visits senior communities and nursing facilities. “Capes and Crowns” transforms into a pop-up fashion show where every senior is treated like a supermodel. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite hat and choose one of Seale’s fabulous capes to wear during the event. To allow as many seniors as possible to experience “Capes and Crowns,” each cape must be dry–cleaned after every use. This is a very expensive and time-consuming necessity. Seale’s wish is for a steam closet which will sanitize and deodorize the capes safely for the seniors who use them. Her wish was granted on Thursday, May 23rd.

Vietnam Veteran shares his story for the first time

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

James McComic, a resident of Niantic, Connecticut, had his wish to be interviewed by the media about his service in Vietnam granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. McComic, 77, did many tours in Vietnam and wants people to know that those who served then did so with honor and pride. He was interviewed by NBC CT in June of 2024.

Residents of Neshaminy Manor, Warrington, PA

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

The residents of Neshaminy Manor in Warrington, Pennsylvania, were treated to a performance from Steve Colfield and Sweet, thanks to our headquarters chapter. This performance coincided with National Skilled Nursing Care Week whose theme this year is “Radiant Memories – A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio.” This annual observance takes place from May 12th to May 18th, always beginning on Mother’s Day. NSNCW celebrates the essential role that skilled nursing care centers play in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. Steve Colfield and Sweet performed Motown and oldies favorites for the residents on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Sixteen skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

The residents of sixteen skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County will be gifted kindles thanks to the Howard Giving Circle and our Westmoreland County chapter. The members of the Howard Giving Circle chose Twilight Wish as their beneficiary this year. In turn, Twilight Wish purchased 16 Kindle Fire Tablets with durable cases to be given to 16 skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County.

Gloria is surprised by police officers at her 80th birthday party!

June 24, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Gloria Rios, a resident of Bristol, Connecticut, had her wish to have police attend her 80th birthday party granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Rios loves the police and believes they aren’t respected and thanked enough. Two officers from the Bristol Police Department showed up for her special birthday celebration!

Michael’s simple wish for a working television is granted

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Wishes

Michael Harten, a resident of Cumberland, Rhode Island, had his wish for a new television granted, thanks to our Rhode Island chapter. Harten, 66, lives on his own and having a television is more than entertainment for him, it keeps him company. Because he lives on a fixed income, he could not afford a new one on his own. Until his retirement in 2019, Harten worked in Human Services for over 35 years. His simple wish was granted on Friday, May 10th, 2024.

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