Fulfilled Wishes

Sharon Seeno, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Sharon, 70, was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and it is difficult for her to get up from her chair. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her quality of life.

Mamie Darden, a resident of Hamden, Connecticut, recently had her wish to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Mamie, 80, would like to explore and learn more about African American history and contributions to our country. She was thrilled and grateful to…

Elaine Mauzey, a resident of Denver, Colorado recently had her wish for an accessibility ramp granted, thanks to our Colorado chapter. She hadn’t been out of her house in four years because the stairs were too steep and she didn’t have a way to get down them. Now, that they have a ramp, she’s been…

Donald Jones, a resident of Brunson, South Carolina, recently had his wish to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Deborah, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee granted, thanks to a collaboration between Twilight Wish Foundation and Crescent Hospice. Donald, 71, and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1, 2024. Throughout their marriage, they have…

Sharon Hopewell, a resident of Middletown, Connecticut, had her wish to tour Daniel Hand High School granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Hopewell, 88, taught in the Madison school district for many years. Even after her retirement, she continued working as a substitute teacher. On Thursday, May 30th, Hopewell and her son were given a tour…

Eileen Vehon, a resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania had her wish for a laptop with speech recognition software granted, thanks to ourWestmoreland County chapter. Vehon suffered a spinal cord injury which caused a stroke when she was 69 years old. Now 75, Vehon has not been able to work or even drive herself since then. To keep…

Junyetta Seale, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a steam closet granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Seale, 77, known to many as “Ms. June,” was an award-winning costume designer for over 35 years. Now retired, she shares her unique, wearable art capes through her “Capes and Crowns” project which visits senior…

James McComic, a resident of Niantic, Connecticut, had his wish to be interviewed by the media about his service in Vietnam granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. McComic, 77, did many tours in Vietnam and wants people to know that those who served then did so with honor and pride. He was interviewed by NBC…

The residents of Neshaminy Manor in Warrington, Pennsylvania, were treated to a performance from Steve Colfield and Sweet, thanks to our headquarters chapter. This performance coincided with National Skilled Nursing Care Week whose theme this year is “Radiant Memories – A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio.” This annual observance takes place from May…

The residents of sixteen skilled nursing facilities in Westmoreland County will be gifted kindles thanks to the Howard Giving Circle and our Westmoreland County chapter. The members of the Howard Giving Circle chose Twilight Wish as their beneficiary this year. In turn, Twilight Wish purchased 16 Kindle Fire Tablets with durable cases to be given to…

Gloria Rios, a resident of Bristol, Connecticut, had her wish to have police attend her 80th birthday party granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Rios loves the police and believes they aren’t respected and thanked enough. Two officers from the Bristol Police Department showed up for her special birthday celebration!

Michael Harten, a resident of Cumberland, Rhode Island, had his wish for a new television granted, thanks to our Rhode Island chapter.  Harten, 66, lives on his own and having a television is more than entertainment for him, it keeps him company. Because he lives on a fixed income, he could not afford a new…