Living Life to the Fullest

Growing up in a family that moved often, playing the piano was Gloria’s solace. She taught herself to play by ear at age three and then taught herself to read sheet music. Now 81, Gloria lives in assisted living in Long Island and often plays the piano in the recreation room, entertaining the other residents.…

Teresa Mammano, a resident of an assisted living facility in Westbury, New York, had her lifelong wish to see Frankie Valli perform in concert granted. Teresa, 71, has always loved Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Because she lives on a fixed income, she never had the chance to make her own dream come true.…

Bessie Brooks, a resident of Camden, New Jersey, had her wish for Uber gift cards granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation staff.  Brooks, 80, volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey twice a week to help cook and wash dishes. Her beloved husband passed away in 2023, and Brooks finds comfort and joy in volunteering and helping…

Miles Morris, a resident of Renfrew, Pennsylvania was surprised with a bowling party for his 70th birthday, thanks to our Butler County chapter.  Miles loves to bowl and has been actively involved in the Butler County Special Olympics bowling program for over 60 years. He was thrilled to celebrate this milestone birthday with his friends and…

Four elderly residents of The Green House Project at Saint Elizabeth Community in East Greenwich, Rhode Island had their wish to attend a Red Sox game at Fenway Park granted, thanks to our Rhode Island chapter. All four men are die-hard Red Sox fans and range in age from 70 to 92. Although they all…

Raymond Wolken, a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, had his wish to tour a large, commercial bakery granted, thanks to our Louisville chapter. Ray, 88, spent most of his career working in a large bread bakery and wished to see how automated bakeries run today. An Army veteran, he is a member of American Legion Post…

Over a dozen elderly residents of Community Towers in Louisville had their wish to attend a Louisville Bats game granted, thanks to our Louisville chapter. Community Towers is located in an isolated area in Louisville where there are limited grocery stores, doctors’ offices and attractions that older adults would enjoy. Because of this, the seniors…

Kimberly Owen, a resident of the Marjorie McCune Community in Black Mountain, North Carolina, had her lifelong wish to meet Donny Osmond granted, thanks to our Western North Carolina chapter.  nonprofit Born blind, Owen has been a resident of her facility since she was 19 years old. She loves music and has a beautiful singing voice and…

Chauncey Corbin and Lester Mason each had their wish to ride in a hot rod granted, thanks to our Worcester County chapter.  Chaunce, 70, has been a resident of Worcester County Developmental Center since 1999. He absolutely loves cars, but because of his intellectual disability, was never able to get a driver’s license. Lester, 80, has…

David Boone, a resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, had his wish to visit a farm and spend some time a day with horses granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter.  David, 66, grew up with horses and still talks about his favorite horse, Diamond, to this day. He is very active in his church, volunteering his time doing maintenance…

Sherry Budz, a resident of Bristol, Connecticut had her wish for a hot air balloon ride granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Sherry, 79, has battled several medical issues recently and is currently disabled and needs dialysis three times a week. She always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon but was never able to.…

Virginia Clark, a resident of the Worcester County Development Center, had her wish to meet Minnie Mouse granted, thanks to our Worcester County chapter. Virginia, 82, has been a resident of the center since 1977. She is known to her friends as “Mom-Mom” and is described as funny, feisty and sweet. Virginia loves to color…