Margarette K., 82, Merritt Island, FL

Margarette, 82,  finally hadher lifelong dream to ride across America in an 18-wheel truck fulfilled in June of 2011.  She wanted to experience the thrill of the open road and be a part of the truck driving world.  Twilight Wish arranged for Margarette to ride shotgun with truck driver, Annabella Wood, in an 18-wheeler across the country.  This wish, which was three years in the making, began with a kick-off party before they left Dublin, Pennsylvania on their two-week journey.  The planned route took them cross-country to California and then down to Florida to drop Margarette off at her home in Merritt Island, Florida.  All told, the trip took them through 17 states, logging over 6,500 miles during their 16-day adventure.