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.
Beula C., 82, Idaho Falls, ID
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellBeula Chesak, a resident of Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, had her wish to spend the day with sheep granted, thanks to a partnership between Twilight Wish and SunBridge Healthcare. Chesak, 82, grew up around animals, herding sheep with her sister when they were young girls. Her wish was to be around a herd of sheep and pet them, just one more time. Her poignant wish came true on October 20, 2011 when Chesak visited a local family who raise sheep on their property. Chesak was accompanied by her husband, daughter and sister. Special thanks to the Cole family for their generosity and kindness in helping to grant this wish.
Alice W., 90, Croton-On-Hudson, NY
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellAlice has received her Twilight Wish! She was granted a new TV thanks to the New York Chapter!
Alice has macular degenration and is unable to watch her small T.V. She lives alone and having the abilty to watch T.V. would bring her entertainment. Her wish is for a 61″ large screen television. You can help grant Alice’s wish by donating today!
Kyp P., 72, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellThanks to a generous donation from The Becket Family Foundation, we have the funding to produce Kyp’s book. The finished product will soon be available!
Kyp is a very active volunteer who is known as ‘The Story Lady” at the Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh. She has written a book of poems for children and wishes to have it published and distributed to the children and their families who visit the Ronald McDonald House.
Rita M., 79, West Orange, New Jersey
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellRita Miller, 79, a resident of Daughter’s of Israel nursing facility in West Orange, New Jersey, had her wish for a computer screen magnifier granted on November 8, 2011 during a presentation at her nursing facility. Miller wished for a computer screen magnifier so that she could see the computer screen, allowing her to email her family and have access to the internet. Thanks to the elder care law firm, Hauptman and Hauptman of Livingston, New Jersey, who funded Miller’s wish. Miller was presented with the magnifier and a certificate honoring her and commemorating the event by Twilight Wish New Jersey regional director, Sally Buonomo, and Yale Hauptman, Hauptman and Hauptman P.C.
Della M., 84, Bradford, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellDella’s wish is for railing to be installed on the steps outside so that she has something to hold onto and doesn’t fall. Because of her fixed income, she is unable to pay for this herself. A local contractor has offered to donate their labor for free, but the cost of materials is $250.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, Della’s wish will be granted soon.
Wish ID: HQ1613
Donald H., 78, Milford, New Hampshire
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellDonald Thompson, a resident of The Elms Care and Rehabilitation Center in Milford, New Hampshire, was granted his Twilight Wish to ride a horse, thanks to a partnership between Twilight Wish Foundation and the operator of his nursing center, SunBridge Healthcare. Thompson, 78, loves horses but has never had the chance to ride one. He now suffers from several medical conditions that limit his mobility and independence. His wish to ride a horse was granted on Friday, November 4, 2011, at UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at UpReach for all they did to make his special wish come true!!
Shirley H., 76, Bedford, MA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellShirley Hufnagle, a resident of Bedford Hills Care and Rehabilitation in Bedford, MA, was granted her Twilight Wish to return to the ocean one more time, thanks to a partnership between Twilight Wish Foundation and the operator of the Bedford Hills nursing center, SunBridge Healthcare
Shirley is 76 and has Alzheimer’s Disease. She is currently in hospice care. Born in England, she was very athletic, golfed and played tennis, even competed at Wimbledon. Shirley, her husband and children went to the beach all the time. Her husband wanted her to be able to see the ocean one more time and feel the sand on her feet. Her wish was granted on Saturday, October 8th, 2011, a beautiful, sunny day. Shirley, her husband and daughter spent the day on Plum Island and enjoyed lunch together. According to her nurse, Shirley was alert and responsive and enjoyed the wind in her hair. Thanks to everyone who worked to make this very special wish come true.
Richard Y., 69, Rochester, New Hampshire
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellRichard Young Sr., a resident of Colonial Hill of Rochester Care and Rehabilitation in Rochester, New Hampshire, was granted his Twilight Wish to return to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) one more time, thanks to a partnership between Twilight Wish Foundation and the operator of the Colonial Hill care center, SunBridge Healthcare.
Young, 69, grew up around the racetrack, traveling with the crew and working in the pit at the NHMS. Now a nursing home resident, he is wheelchair-bound and, because he has beenunable to get to the track on his own, feels that part of him is missing. When asked by Colonial Hill activities director, Phil Wittmann, “If you could have one wish, what would it be?” Young replied, with tears in his eyes, “I would love to get back to the track, one more time.” His poignant wish came true on Sunday, September 25, 2011 when Young, his best friend, Robert Smith, and Wittmann, returned to the NHMS for the Sylvania 300, the second race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Special thanks to NASCAR and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for donating tickets and credentials to allow them access to the pit and track before the race.
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.
Ruth H. – 79 – Blanket Texas
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by TWF Site AdministratorBackground: Ruth submitted her wish many years ago, but unfortunately has not yet been granted. Simply put, Ruth would like to smile again. She has some rotted teeth and others are breaking off.
The Wish: To have dental work so she can smile proudly and eat.
Thanks to Kyle W. Kirkland, D.D.S., our generous donors and volunteer Michael Ellenbogen, Ruth will be smiling soon!