Simple Needs
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< 1 min readAn Army veteran, Charles, 68, suffers from chronic back pain and other medical issues. He wished for a new bed as his old, worn out mattress was causing him severe back pain. Having a new, comfortable bed to sleep in will greatly improve his quality of life and allow him to participate in daily activities…
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< 1 min readDeborlyne has been living with chronic, severe pain for many years. She lives on her own and having a reclining lift chair where she can sit and sleep safely and comfortably will make a world of difference for her. Now 73, when Deborlyne was younger, she volunteered at Addison Terrace Learning working with families that…
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< 1 min readBorn blind, Charles, a resident of Pittsburgh, wished for AI glasses that would give him more independence and improve his quality of life. The glasses read items such as menus, prescription bottles and bills out loud to Charles so that he doesn’t always need to rely on others to read to him. At 79 years…
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< 1 min readVincent Vu, a resident of West Hartford, Connecticut, had his wish for a desktop magnifier granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter and the New England Low Vision and Blindness Association. Vincent, 79, has a B.A. in religious studies from Trinity College and would like to earn a Master’s so he can continue to work in…
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< 1 min readJames Morris, a resident of Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a Chromebook granted, thanks to our Allegheny County. The Tech Caregiver students from Forbes Road CTC visit Southwestern Veterans Center monthly to provide technical assistance to the elderly residents there. Jimmy, 73, noticed the students help many of the other…
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< 1 min readLinda Dallas, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for both a new wig and an interactive stuffed cat granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Linda is 72 and lives in a facility. She loves animals and missed having a pet. Being able to brush and cuddle her new cat will improve her…
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< 1 min readDonna Gaston, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut, had her simple wish for a new mattress and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Donna, 69, needed a new bed but could not afford the cost on her limited income. She is very involved in her community, helping to serve breakfast and lunch to the other…
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< 1 min readCarolina Cardillo, a resident of Verona, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Carolina who is 74, has several medical issues and needs a lift chair in order to sleep comfortably and safely. She has always helped others in need. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her…
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< 1 min readJeree Harris, a resident of Immanuel House in Hartford, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a new twin bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Jeree needed a comfortable, safe bed, but couldn’t afford it on her fixed income.
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< 1 min readRecently, we granted Jeannette Daily’s simple wish for clothing. Jeannette lives in an assisted living facility in Quakertown. She has no family nearby and cannot afford to buy new clothing for herself. Although a very simple wish, it meant the world to Jeannette to know that others care about her.
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< 1 min readChristine D., a resident of Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, had her wish for a laptop granted, thanks to our Northern New Jersey chapter. Christine, who is 66, fell several years ago breaking her hip and tibia. At the time, she was living in St. Vincent in the Caribbean with her husband, who…
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< 1 min readKathleen Henry, a resident of Irwin, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a new lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Kathleen, 73, has to sleep in a lift chair and her old one is worn out and no longer safe. Having a comfortable and safe place to sleep will definitely improve her quality…