Celebrating Life

Mary, a resident of Pittsburgh, was treated like a “Queen for a Day” for her 101st birthday, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Mary is the oldest of the “Forever Young” senior ministry members at her church, Petra International Ministries, and was a nurse for over 40 years. She also sang in their choir and…

Fran who is 80, has been through significant and sad changes over the last few years, including the loss of her husband, the loss of her beloved Chihuahua, Peanut, and displacement from her longtime home in Newark to a senior housing apartment in Wilmington, far from the community of friends and neighbors she knew for…

Joseph recently turned 100 and celebrated his birthday by meeting UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma! A Navy veteran, Joseph served in WWII on the USS Wasp in the Pacific Theater. He is an avid Huskies fan and never misses a game! Joseph is very involved in his community, volunteering at the Bristol senior center,…

Congratulations to our Wisconsin chapter for granting their very first wish! Bonnie, 86, always owned and loved horses. Her room at her assisted living facility is covered in pictures of horses and she reminisces about her horses all the time! Our Wisconsin chapter arranged for Bonnie to spend an afternoon at a local farm, petting…

Carl is a Navy veteran and has not been able to attend a Pirates game in many years after suffering a stroke. Now 90 years old, his health is further deteriorating and he wished to go to one last Pirates game. Carl was a pitcher and infielder in his younger years and still never misses…

Our Rhode Island chapter granted a very special wish for Bob on June 28, 2025. A Navy veteran, Bob turned 90 on Saturday and also celebrated his 68th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife Barbara. His original wish was transportation to his home one more time for his 90th birthday, but because he is in…

102-year-old Edna was recently surprised with a live performance by Celtic Shores at her assisted living facility by our Butler County, Pennsylvania chapter! Edna is well known for her love of Irish music and was thrilled by this surprise performance. Her fellow residents at The Addison of Lowrie Place joined in the festivities, enjoying music,…

Helen Steele, a resident of Kane Hospital in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, celebrated her 100th birthday with a party and an Elvis impersonator, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Steele turned 100 on March 28, 2025 and was surprised with a family party at her facility! She has always loved Elvis Presley and her daughter wanted to…

William Rogers, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was surprised with a Steelers-themed party for his 100th birthday, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. William turned 100 on November 7, 2024, and has outlived his immediate family. He was nominated by his friend and neighbor who felt a party would make him feel respected and honored. Because…

Judy Dingler recently had her wish to visit Wildwood, New Jersey and sit on the beach and feel the sand between her toes one more time granted. Wildwood holds a special place in her heart as she spent many years there, working in restaurants, on the boardwalk and even drove the tram car! While this…

Richard Fida, a resident of Norristown, Pennsylvania, was surprised with an “Old New York”-themed birthday party for his 100th birthday.  Richard served in the Marines during WWII, earning the Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he began working for the Pennsylvania Railroad, training passenger conductors. He retired from the railroad when he was…

Tonya Guy, a resident of Augusta, Georgia, had her wish to visit Graceland granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Guy, 68, has loved and listened to Elvis her whole life. Now in hospice care, her wish is to finally visit Graceland. Guy was very involved in her church, volunteering at community…