Fulfilled Wishes
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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…
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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 readJonathan Miller, a resident of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a motorized scooter granted by our headquarters staff. Jonathan, who is 66, is an Air Force veteran who was also a volunteer firefighter. He has several medical issues which greatly limit his mobility. Jonathan had a three-wheel scooter, but it wasn’t stable and he…
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< 1 min readWilliam Slight, a resident of Telford, Pennsylvania, had his wish for a motorized scooter granted by our headquarters staff. William, who is 94, is an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He enjoys going out to the bank and local grocery store on his own, but he no longer drives and walking…
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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.