Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Michael’s simple wish for a working television is granted

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight 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.

Cynthia’s wish for a new sofa is granted

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Cynthia Guinyard, 76, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new love seat granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Guinyard only had an old sofa that had been given to her secondhand and it was falling apart. She could not afford a new one on her limited income so was thrilled to have this simple wish granted.

Frances has her wish for a new bed granted

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Frances Kryl, 85, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a twin bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Kryl did not have a safe, comfortable place to sleep and wished for a new bed but could not afford one on her fixed income. Having a new bed will greatly improve her quality of life!

Amber Court Assisted Living residents cheer on activities director in pageant

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Twenty residents from Amber Court Assisted Living had their wish for transportation to see Ginger Bonner, their activities director, compete in the Ms. New York Senior America pageant on May 5, 2024 granted, thanks to our Long Island chapter. Bonner has been the activities director at Amber Court for over 26 years. She is a finalist in the Ms. New York Senior America pageant and the residents wanted to see her compete in person, but they could not afford transportation to the pageant on their own.

Larry’s wish to see the Pirates play one more time is granted

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Larry Pilarski, a resident of Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, had his wish to take his family to a Pirates game granted, thanks our Allegheny County chapter and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pilarski, 70, has been battling cancer for over ten years. This past year has taken its toll on him, and he can no longer walk and is very weak. Pilarski is now in hospice care and his one wish is to take his family to a Pirates game and sit behind home plate. Pilarski worked as a steamfitter in a power plant for many years and still lives with his wife of 40 years in the home in Sharpsburg that he was raised in. He, his wife, three children and grandchildren attended the Pirates game on May 5, 2024. Thank you to ameriCARE Pittsburgh for facilitating this wish and the Pittsburgh Pirates for donating the tickets for the game, a jersey and other memorabilia.

Jennie celebrates her 106th birthday!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Jennie Pyszkowski, a resident of West Haven, Connecticut, had her wish to attend a party for her 106th birthday granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Pyszkowski is in hospice care and wheelchair bound. Connecticut Hospice and her family members hosted a party for her 106th birthday but needed assistance with transportation to get her to the party. Thanks to the Connecticut chapter and the generosity of Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, her wish was granted on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Dwight has his wish for a laptop and furniture granted

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Dwight Mitchell, 73, a resident of North Braddock, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a laptop and furniture granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Mitchell lost all his belongings in a flood and could not afford to replace them on his fixed income. Thanks to our Allegheny County chapter, his wish was granted!

Mary’s favorite meal from Red Lobster was brought to her facility

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Mary Fowler, 86, a resident of Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a dinner from Red Lobster granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Fowler and her late sister shared a love of seafood and often ate at Red Lobster. She has been missing both her sister and their meals together. The Westmoreland County chapter arranged for her favorite seafood meal to be brought into her facility and she was delighted!

Gina’s wish for a pet parakeet is granted!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Gina Mastrangelo, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a pet parakeet granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Mastrangelo, 71, recently moved into The Retreat and misses the home and pet birds she shared with her late husband. Having a pet parakeet will bring joy to her life and give her purpose.

Joyce’s wish for a new bed and bedding is granted!

May 13, 2024/in Fulfilled Twilight Wishes

Joyce Carasone, 71, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut, had her wish for a new full-size bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Carasone lives on her own on a fixed income and could not afford to replace her broken, old bed. Having a new bed will improve her quality of life!

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