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.
Gerald M., 76, Bensalem, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellGerald Mauro, 76, a veteran of both the Marines and the Army needed new dentures. Despite working many jobs throughout his life, he could not afford the cost of dentures on his own. Thanks to the generosity of local dentist Dr. John Pagliei of Jamison, PA, Gerald’s wish was granted on March 20, 2012. A special thanks also to Twilight Wish volunteer, Michael Ellenbogen, who worked hard to grant this wish. Pictured from left: Dr. Pagliei, Michael Ellenbogen, and Gerald Mauro.
Merle C., 84, Tucson, AZ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellMerle Crane, 84, worked hard throughout her life, finally retiring at the age of 74. Merle has several medical issues that limit her mobility and she is not able to leave her home often. Although most of her immediate family is deceased, Merle keeps in touch with her nieces and nephews, but can’t afford to call them on her limited income. She wished for a computer so that she could keep in touch with them more easily. Thanks to the Arizona chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation, Merle’s wish was granted on March 14, 2012.
Alberta H., 80, Tucson, AZ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellAlberta Herlong, 80, is housebound due to her many medical issues including leukemia. Despite being ill, she still volunteers from her home for the nearby Armory Senior Center and writes poetry. In 2004, Alberta was recognized for her volunteerism, receiving her 4,000 hours pin from the Armory Senior Center. Because she spends so much time in her home, she watches a great deal of television. She wished for a new television because the sound in her old one didn’t work anymore. Her wish was granted on March 14, 2012, thanks to the generosity of the Vasques family who donated the television. Pictured: junior wish granter, Gabrielle Mach, with Alberta.
Nancy S.,71, Perkasie, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Michelle BowrenThanks to a generous audiologist, Nancy has receive her new hearing aids! She is excited to be able to hear her family and friends again!
Nancy resides in subsidized senior housing and has been coping with chronic health conditions, including hearing impairment. She is a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Nancy is in need of hearing aids. Having them will greatly enhance her quality of life , and daily interactions with family and friends. Please donate to help fulfill her wish!
Marge A., 84, Norristown, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Michelle BowrenMarge has had her wish for a hearing aid granted! Thank you to a generous donor and Zounds for making her wish come true!
Marge had been using her sister’s hearing aid because she could not afford one of her own. It was difficult for her to hear and was in need of a hearing aid that is fitted specifically for her. She volunteers at the Senior Adult Activity Center in Norristown and crochets for charity at her church.
Mary Louise H.,Tucson, AZ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Michelle BowrenMary Louise is having her wish to see the lighthouses come true!
Mary Louise has always dreamed about visiting lighthouses along the California coast. She wants to see the tugs towing the ships, the lights cutting across the sea and hear the sound of the fog horns. She worked as a LPN at a veteran’s hospital for 20 years. Her dedication to helping others continues today. She is a senior companion at the Armory Park Center and works with organizations that support health care and well-being. Please donate to help make her dream come true.
Pauline & Phil H., 90s, Rochester, NH
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellPauline and Philip Hilton, both residents of Colonial Hill of Rochester Care & Rehabilitation Center in Rochester, New Hampshire, were granted their Twilight Wish for an anniversary dinner together at their favorite restaurant, thanks to the partnership between Twilight Wish and SunBridge Healthcare. Pauline, 92, and Philip, 96, are married and have lived together at Colonial Hill for more than two years. According to staff, they spend every day together and it is apparent that they are still very much in love. They both recall special memories of celebrations spent at Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery, Maine. So, it only seemed natural, that, when asked what they would want as their twilight wish, they asked to celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner like old times. Originally planned for their anniversary date on November 24, 2011, an illness prevented them from leaving the nursing center. They celebrated their belated anniversary on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Warren’s Lobster House.
Gertrude M., 79, Hawley, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Michelle BowrenGertrude’s wish has been granted! Gertrude was nominated by her hospice social worker for a special Twilight Wish. Including her biological children, she raised 31 children. Some were foster children and others were formally adopted. Gertude is dying from breast cancer and wishes to see her grandson one more time. She needs to fly to see him in Arizona because he is incarcerated there. She is consumed with concern for him and it would give her great peace to see him in person.
James B.,81, Huntsville, AL
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Michelle BowrenThanks to a wonderful donor, James had his wish to go to Washington, DC come true in June! It was wonderful trip and his favorite stop was the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.
James did not have the privilege of serving his country due to becoming an amputee at the age of 13. He has always had such respect for his siblings who did, and for all the men and women who have served! His greatest wish would be to see the memorials in Washington, DC. He has always given back to his community when he can. He has helped Habitat for Humanity, is a voter registration deputy and serves on a board promoting handicap accessibly. We need to raise $300 to help pay for his fuel cost and other expenses. Please donate today to help make James’ dream come true!
Arlene D., 74, Export, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellArlene Delaney, 74, recently had her wish for a new washing machine granted, thanks to the Westmoreland County chapter of Twilight Wish and H.H. Gregg Appliances and Electronics who discounted the cost of the new washing machine. A former CNA, Delaney took care of her husband and parents until all three of them passed away. She now lives alone and can no longer drive herself because of the lingering effects from suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. Her 15 year-old washing machine recently broke and it was difficult for Delaney to get to the laundromat. Because of her limited income, she could not afford to replace the washing machine on her own. Her new washing machine was delivered on February 20, 2012 by H.H. Gregg.