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.
Roger W., 82, Hatfield, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellRoger Whitaker, a resident of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, had his wish to sail on a wind-driven sailing ship one more time granted. Whitaker, 82, enlisted in the Navy at 17 years of age, which is where his love of the sea began. Since then, he has lived and worked at sea all throughout his life. He volunteered for seven years as a restoration shipwright on the light ship “Overfalls” in Lewes, Delaware and for two years as a restoration shipwright on the light ship “Barnegat.” For 12 years, Whitaker was the restoration shipwright and Chief Engineer & Training Officer on the tall ship “Gazela” in Philadelphia. In addition, Whitaker was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years with the Wissahickon Fire Company and also served as a volunteer cook for community Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. His wish to sail one more time and experience the peace of mind and body that he’s always loved on the water, was granted when he boarded the “Gazela,” the same tall ship he worked on for 12 years, to sail the Delaware River on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. This wish would not have been possible without the Gazela and its dedicated volunteers. Thank you also to King Limousine for discounting the cost of transportation for Whitaker.
Barry G., Pompano Beach, FL
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellBarry Greco, a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida, had his wish to “get his smile back”recently granted. A few years ago, Greco was in a major accident which left him reliant on a wheelchair to get around. In addition, he fell and broke several of his teeth. Because of COVID and a compromised immune system, he wasn’t able to go to the dentist for several years. He is very self–conscious about his smile and wished for assistance in getting it back. Prior to his accident, Greco was a Pre-K religious education teacher for several years. Despite his medical issues, he currently volunteers for the Be My Eyes app, assisting the blind virtually. He also plays the keyboard and sings in worship services in his community. Years ago, Greco auditioned and got a role in the Starz show “Magic City” which opened up other opportunities for him to work in film. His most notable success was being featured as “The American Business Man” in the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and Library. A wish granting celebration honoring him for all he has done for others was held at his community on Friday, July 21st. Thank you to Yolanda Cintron, DMD of The International Center for Dental Excellence for her assistance in making this wish come true. Thank you also to Healing Hands of Hope Charities for donating funds toward this wish.
Laura K., 83, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellLaura Knight, 83 and a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted. Knight has several medical issues and cannot stand up on her own. She desperately needed a lift chair but could not afford one on her own. Knight was very active in her building on the resident council. She also volunteered with church missions and at a local food bank. She was thrilled to have her wish granted!
Donna Amini, 76, Verona, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellDonna Amini, 76 and a resident of Verona, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Amini needs a recliner to sleep in because she cannot lie flat, but her old chair no longer worked. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford a new one on her own.
Mary Pat W., 86, Greensburg, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellMary Pat Weimer, 86 and a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new mattress and box springs granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County, PA chapter. Weimer’s old mattress is old and too soft; her back hurts in the morning after sleeping on it. She volunteered throughout her life including in her church and at a local food bank. Weimer was thrilled to receive her new mattress!
Claire M., 80, Greensburg, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellClaire Medvec, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new mattress and box springs granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Medvec’s old mattress was very old and springs could be felt protruding from it. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford to replace it on her own.
Anne M., 93, Pittsburgh, PA
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellAnne Martinich, 93, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a vacuum cleaner, a Pittsburgh Steelers sweatshirt and word search books granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. She was thrilled to have her wish granted!
Barnum House Residents, Bridgeport, CT
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellResidents of low-income senior housing Barnum Housing in Bridgeport, Connecticut had their wish for a ferry ride granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Many of the residents only leave their apartments for errands or doctor appointments so being treated to a trip on the water was a nice treat for them. They took the ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, New York and back, enjoying lunch on the trip. Thank you to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry for discounting the tickets for the seniors!
Charlene G., 81, Crosby, TX
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellCharlene Gulley, 81, a resident of Crosby, Texas, recently had her wish to go to an Astros game granted, thanks to our Houston chapter. Gulley lives on her own in senior low-income housing. She has been disabled since she was a child and her constant companion is her small dog, Tinkerbelle, who sits on her lap while she drives her scooter. Gulley is a huge Astros fan and watches every game she can on TV, decked out in her Astros gear. Although she is one of their biggest fans, she has never been to a game in person because of the cost and difficulty with transporting her. Her wish came true on July 5th when she and a few family members saw the Astros play the Colorado Rockies! Special thanks to Gulf Coast Business Credit for donating the tickets for this wish!
Melvin C., 73, Pasadena, TX
/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary FarrellOur Houston, Texas chapter recently granted Melvin Charlot’s wish to meet boxers Jermell and Jermall Charlo. Charlot was battling stage 4 pancreatic and colon cancer and was in hospice. On the day he was supposed to meet the brothers, Charlot sadly passed away. Despite her grief, his wife, Barbara and their children, still met with Jermell and Jermall that day.