Simple Needs
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< 1 min readEarlier this month, our Twilight Wish Foundation Westmoreland County Chapter granted Mary’s wish for a stair lift, with the help of A+ StairLifts of Pittsburgh! Mary is 93 and lives on her own. She is very independent and wishes to continue living on her own. Due to a recent injury, she struggled to get up…
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< 1 min readLefender wished to have her backyard cleaned up so that her grandchildren would be able to play in it when they visit. Thanks to our Houston chapter, her wish was recently granted with the help of Jeff LeBlanc of North Tree Service. Lefender, 70, lives on her own and is not able to take care…
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< 1 min readOur Twilight Wish-Allegheny County Chapter recently granted Margaret’s simple wish to have her bedroom furniture rearranged and her bathroom deep cleaned. Margaret, 70, can no longer do many of the things she used to take care of in her home. She was so happy to have these and a few other simple tasks taken care…
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< 1 min readOur Twilight Wish Southeastern PA Chapter had the joy of making Jamie’s heartfelt wish come true earlier in November of 2025. Jamie received a brand-new power lift recliner to bring her comfort, relief, and a little extra ease each day. Jamie, who is 71 years old and lives alone, has been navigating a few health…
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< 1 min readGordon’s big smile says it all – he was so happy to have his wish for a lift chair granted by our Twilight Wish-Allegheny County Chapter! Gordon lives on his own and has several health issues. Having a lift chair will greatly improve his quality of life and allow him to be more mobile and…
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< 1 min readPatricia loves to write and began writing letters to pen pals when she was a young girl. Now 73, she is still at it, writing to widows/widowers, long-distance family members and those who are lonely and need companionship. Patricia also enjoys adult coloring books and word searches but had to cancel her monthly word search…
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< 1 min readGiving back to his community of Chesire, Connecticut is very important to Anthony so our Connecticut chapter was thrilled to grant his wish for more supplies so he can continue making kindness rocks! Anthony, 93, is an Air Force veteran who lost his beloved wife of 60 years in 2019. After his wife passed, he…
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< 1 min readSister Ann Mack, a resident of Saint Mary Home in West Hartford, recently had her wish for shelving and supplies for the craft room there granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Sister Ann is 86 and has been a Sister of Mercy for over 65 years. She spent 25 years as a teacher in Catholic…
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< 1 min readBonnie, 80, a resident of Amber Court assisted living in Westbury, NY, had dreamed for years of going whale watching with her granddaughter. Unfortunately, her doctor felt it would be unsafe for her at this time. Because Bonnie had recently lost some weight, she decided that a few new outfits would make her happy! Our…
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< 1 min readOur Allegheny County chapter granted an absolutely life-changing wish for Joyce recently. Joyce, 84, was born blind and lives on her own. Her social worker nominated her for AI glasses which will give her more independence and assist her with daily activities, improving her quality of life. The glasses read items such as menus, prescription…
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< 1 min readOur Westmoreland County chapter recently granted Virgie’s sweet wish! Virgie, 89, is known as Grandma Moose, and organizes bus trips and church functions. She loves to type letters and invitations and make posters, but was having difficulty seeing the keys on her typewriter. Our Westmoreland County chapter got her a lighted magnifier which will make…
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< 1 min readCarmella’s simple wish for a compact walker was granted by our Allegheny County chapter recently. Carmella, 93, lives on her own. She loves to go out with her family but it is difficult to navigate with her rollator as it is heavy to get in and out of the car. Having a small walker will…