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.
Barbara H., 70, Tampa, FL
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneThanks to a generous donation from The Becket Family Foundation, Barbara’s wish to have her book published has come true!
Born in rural North Carolina, Barbara was forced, at a young age, to protect her younger siblings from abusive parents. Her youngest sister, wrote Twilight Wish saying “she has literally saved my life at least four times.” Barbara has been an advocate for young people all her life. She has written four books for young adults to help teach them the importance of character and perseverance in the face of adversity and uncertainty. Her dream is to have one of those books published
Larry P., 73, Sarcoxie, MO
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneThanks to our generous donors, Larry’s new gas oven was delivered on March 15, 2011!
Freda, 89, Greensburg, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneGerrie W., 83, Latham, NY
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellAn only child who never married, Westerberg worked in the insurance industry her whole life and took care of her sick parents until they passed away in 2003. Disabled at the age of 50, she was unable to live on her own after they passed away and moved to a nursing facility run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Latham, New York. Westerberg relied on a donated wheelchair to remain somewhat independent, participating in social activities, volunteering and partaking in daily prayers with the sisters. Unfortunately, her old wheelchair was unreliable and often broke down, leaving Westerberg dependent on staff to take her to activities, meals, and prayers. Her “new” wheelchair will allow her to maintain her independence and dignity. Gerrie’s wish was profiled on News Channel 13 in Albany.
Harley, 91, Tucson, AZ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneGloria R., 73, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneGloria worked with children in the Head Start program in Allegheny County, PA for more than 18 years. She still teaches Sunday School. In the past year, she has lost quite a few family members including 4 siblings. Her son and his family live in Texas. Her son has been sick recently and Gloria dreams of visiting him and seeing her grandchildren.
Gloria and her husband traveled to San Antonio courtesy of Continental Airlines.
Wish ID: WPA1792
Frank, 80, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneFrank’s wish is to take the other residents of his nursing home bowling! His dream is to have 4 bowling parties a year for his friends at the nursing home. He would like to take 8 to 12 residents to the Funfest Family Center for 2 hours of bowling and pizza.
Thanks to our generous donors, Frank’s wish will be granted by our Western Pennsylvania Chapter on June 23, 2011!
Wish ID: HQ1793
Antonia, 87, Spokane WA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneAntonia has worked hard all her life. She is devoted to her family and worked with her husband in a retail bakery for 32 years. She served her church and community in many ways: on the church board; by donating breads and cakes to her parish; and by supporting school events. Antonia would help anyone, often giving away food or a job to anyone in need. Congratulations Antonia on a life well lived!
Carolyn, 88, West Orange, NJ
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneCarolyn was born with multiple sclerosis and now resides in a New Jersey nursing home. Her one love in life has always been opera. She watches opera performances on tv and has several CD’s that she listens to over and over again. Her wish is to see either La Boheme or Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera.
Thanks to our New Jersey Chapter and the Metropolitan Opera, Carolyn was able to attend a matinee performance of La Boheme on 12/4/10! After the performance, she and her companions were treated to dinner at Pal’s Cabin in West Orange.
Esther M., 75, Bladensburg, MD
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Robin KardaneEsther, a former nurse, suffers from arthritis and neuropathy and wished for a new mattress to help her sleep. Her old mattress was almost 25 years old. Thanks to Sleepy’s she now has a new king size mattress and box spring!