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Simple Needs
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< 1 min readRaymond Haines, a resident of Garden Spring Center in Willow Grove, had his simple wish for a sewing machine and supplies granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Haines, 72, worked as a tailor since he was 16 years old. Although he is now a resident of Garden Spring, he wants to keep busy and feel…
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< 1 min readRaphaela (Vicki) Washington, a resident of Philadelphia, had her simple wish for a medical alert device and a gift card to Trader Joe’s granted, thanks to our generous donors. Washington, 90, lives on her own in Philadelphia. When she was younger, she volunteered in her church and made dinners for those in need. Because she…
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< 1 min readRenee Kessler, a resident of Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish to have dinner with her family at Red Lobster granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Kessler, 65, became paralyzed after two spinal cord surgeries in 2021 and has been a resident of Westmoreland Manor ever since. Prior to her surgeries, she…
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< 1 min readOur Central Connecticut chapter recently surprised the residents of Wadsworth Glen nursing home with a big screen TV for their community room. The residents were thrilled to have their old 30 inch screen replaced!
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< 1 min readThe residents of The Retreat in Hartford, CT were recently treated to a spa day thanks to our Central Connecticut chapter. They thoroughly enjoyed this special day!
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< 1 min readBeverly Nitterright, a resident of Youngwood, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a new recliner granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Nitterright is 76 and lives on her own. She has several health issues and is on oxygen. Having a new recliner will greatly improve her quality of life. She was thrilled to receive her…
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< 1 min readThe senior residents of St. Joseph Living Center enjoyed a spring fashion show courtesy of our Central Connecticut chapter. A dozen of the residents there walked the runway showing off new spring fashions including sweaters, dresses, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. Because this event coincides with National Skilled Nursing Care Week, several staff members also participated…
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< 1 min readThe residents of Garden Spring Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received a visit from the Quiver Traveling Farm on May 11th, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Among the animals that visited that day were a calf, sheep, goats, a pig, a turkey, ducks, rabbits, chicks, and guinea pigs. It was a fun day for the residents…
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< 1 min readBrenda Prince, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish to get her hair done and then travel to Virginia to see family with her sister and friend granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. As part of her wish, she wants to pay for the first tank of gas and take them out to…
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< 1 min readJoyce Mickens, a resident of Philadelphia, had her simple wish for new clothing and shoes granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Mickens, 65, lives on her own in low-income senior housing. Most of her monthly income goes to bills and food with little left for any extras. Mickens volunteers every week to deliver lunch to…
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< 1 min readGerald Gurnick, a resident of Derry, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for a new refrigerator granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. He needed a new refrigerator as his old one wasn’t keeping his food cold. Because he lives on a fixed income, he could not afford it on his own. His wish was granted on…
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< 1 min readDoris Matos, a resident of Immanuel House in Hartford, had her wish for two bedroom dressers granted, thanks to the Connecticut chapter of national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation. Matos, 65, recently moved to Immanuel House. She is widowed, lives on her own and has very little furniture. Matos’ wish is for two bedroom dressers to…