Simple Needs
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< 1 min readCindy Brinker, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, had her wish for an adjustable bed and mattress granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Cindy, who is 68, is not able to turn over or adjust her position in bed because of medical issues and cannot get a good night sleep. Despite her medical problems, she…
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< 1 min readSeventy-three residents of Her Heart Village Assisted Living in Jacksonville, Florida had their simple wishes granted, thanks to our Jacksonville chapter. These low-income seniors were gifted cozy blankets and much-needed toiletries just in time for the holidays. A special thank you to Mrs. Lori Swain’s art students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School for decorating the…
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< 1 min readCecilia Agile, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a rocking chair granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Cecilia, who is 86, enjoys reading in a rocking chair, but couldn’t afford one on her limited income. Thanks to our Allegheny County chapter, her simple wish was granted!
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< 1 min readConnell Benjamin, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, had his wish for a new bed granted thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Connell, 68, lives on a fixed income and could not afford a new bed on his own. He is an active volunteer at The Retreat where he helps to serve breakfast every morning.…
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< 1 min readCynthia Pittman, a resident of The Retreat in Hartford, Connecticut, had her wish for a new twin bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Cynthia, who is 71, had been sleeping on her couch because she could not afford a bed. Having a new, comfortable bed will greatly improve her quality of life.
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< 1 min readTheodore Hawley, a resident of Hartford, Connecticut, recently had his wish for a new sofa granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Theodore, 77, needed a sofa and saved money for months in order to buy it. Sadly, his son’s car needed repairs and Theodore selflessly gave him the money instead. He is a valued resident…
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< 1 min readJenny Shaginaw, a resident of Baden, Pennsylvania, had her simple wish for new sneakers granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Jenny, 76, worked as a nurse for many years. She also volunteered with her church as a Eucharistic Minister and Sunday school teacher. Jenny has trouble with balance and walking and needed a good pair…
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< 1 min readMary Kidney, a resident of Pittsburgh, had her simple wish for a new chest to keep her prized possessions in granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Mary, 80, gets happiness out of the simple things in life, according to her nominator. Her old trunk was falling apart and, because she is low-income, could not…
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< 1 min readRoberta Clady, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for an adjustable hospital bed granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Roberta, 75, has fallen several times this year, including once getting out of her old bed. Having an adjustable hospital bed, will bring her comfort and make her feel safe. Despite her medical…
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< 1 min readAvaline Cantini recently had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Avaline’s health has declined, and she can no longer get up for a regular chair safely and independently. Having a lift chair will allow her to continue living on her own. In her younger years, Avaline volunteered at…
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< 1 min readJoyce Sennett, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for a reclining lift chair granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Joyce, who is 79, has osteoarthritis in both knees and her hip, making it difficult for her to sleep flat on her back. Being able to elevate her legs will allow her to…
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< 1 min readRichard Simeone, a resident of Pittsburgh, had his wish for an upright drawing desk granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Richard, 76, has enjoyed drawing ever since he was six years old. In fact, he won a drawing contest sponsored by local news station KDKA and that kickstarted his love of drawing whatever people asked…