Top Stories – Twilight Wish Foundation

Raymond H., 72, Willow Grove, PA

July 21, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Raymond Haines, a resident of Garden Spring Center in Willow Grove, had his simple wish for a sewing machine and supplies granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Haines, 72, worked as a tailor since he was 16 years old. Although he is now a resident of Garden Spring, he wants to keep busy and feel useful by mending and altering other residents’ clothing for free. Thanks to generous donors, his wish was granted on July 18^th.

“Nursing home resident who worked as a tailor gets his wish”

July 21, 2022/in Media Coverage/by Mary Farrell

NBC10 “Nursing home resident who worked as a tailor gets his wish: a sewing machine” July 18, 2022

Mildred L., 77, Fairless Hills, PA

July 19, 2022/in Open Wishes/by Michelle Bowren

Millie loved volunteering in her children’s school and with Cub Scouts when they were young. She is active in her church and used to work at WaWa for 21 years. She now has macular degeneration which is reducing her vision and ability to read. She is very independent and would like to remain so as long as possible. A desktop video magnifier would help with this. She could continue to read her mail, pay her bills and enjoy books. The device is expensive and not something Millie could afford on her own. we need to raise $4,200 to make her wish come true and help Millie stay self-sufficient.

Wish ID: 5404

Mildred L., 77, Fairless Hills, PA

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

Florence Home Health Care Center, Omaha, NE

July 19, 2022/in Open Wishes, Veterans' Wishes/by Michelle Bowren

Florence Home provides care for many veterans wo have served in all branches of the military. They would love to have ten robotic pets and ten tablets to enhance the daily life of their residents. Studies have shown that seniors who interact with these pets see a reduction in loneliness and anxiety. They also trigger memories from their past and brighten their day. Tablets also help seniors who feel isolated and alone. They allow them to communicate with family members outside of their facility and can approve their cognition when they play various games on them. Please donate today to make a difference in these veterans lives.

Wish ID: 5468

Florence Home Health Care Center, Omaha, NE

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

Carole W., 72, Charlotte, NC

July 19, 2022/in Open Wishes/by Michelle Bowren

Carole enjoys watching movies and her favorite shows on her TV. She has lymphedema and needs to have her leg elevated. She doesn’t want to have to lay her bed to watch and wishes for a recliner so she can be comfortable. Before her health issues, she volunteered through her church to driving people to the grocery and doctor’s appointments. She also cared for her mother, who had Alzheimer’s before she passed away. We want to make Carole’s wish come true and need to raise $600 to grant it. Please donate today!

Wish ID: 5473

Carole W., 72, Charlotte, NC

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Diane W., 72, Lansdowne, PA

July 19, 2022/in Open Wishes/by Michelle Bowren

Diane has been a widow for thirty years and currently lives on a fixed income. When she was younger she volunteered as a Girl Scout leader. She also volunteered in her church providing childcare in their nursery each week for nearly twenty years. She enjoys spending time on her computer communicating with friends and family who do not live nearby. Unfortunately, her computer is very old and does not work properly. She wishes for a new laptop, but cannot afford to buy one on her own. We need to raise $500 to make her wish come true!

Wish ID: 5475

Diane W., 72, Lansdowne, PA

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Raphaela (Vicki) W., 90, Philadelphia, PA

July 7, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Raphaela (Vicki) Washington, a resident of Philadelphia, had her simple wish for a medical alert device and a gift card to Trader Joe’s granted, thanks to our generous donors. Washington, 90, lives on her own in Philadelphia. When she was younger, she volunteered in her church and made dinners for those in need. Because she lives on a fixed income, she could not afford the medical alert device on her own. And, with the rising cost of groceries, it is a struggle for her to afford food on her own. Thanks to generous donors, her wish was granted on Thursday, July 6^th when Twilight Wish staff present her with the device and gift card.

Renee K., 65, Greensburg, PA

July 6, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Renee Kessler, a resident of Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish to have dinner with her family at Red Lobster granted, thanks to our Westmoreland County chapter. Kessler, 65, became paralyzed after two spinal cord surgeries in 2021 and has been a resident of Westmoreland Manor ever since. Prior to her surgeries, she had been an CRNP working with the VA since 2008, most recently working at the VA Clinic in Greensburg. Kessler also taught Anatomy & Physiology at Westmoreland Community College over the years. She is understandably depressed after such a drastic and sudden change to her life and having dinner out with her family will lift her spirits. Kessler, her two daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren enjoyed a dinner together at Red Lobster, thanks to the Westmoreland County chapter. Thank you to Red Lobster for donating appetizers for this special dinner.

Residents of Wadsworth Glen, Middlesex, CT

July 6, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Our Central Connecticut chapter recently surprised the residents of Wadsworth Glen nursing home with a big screen TV for their community room. The residents were thrilled to have their old 30 inch screen replaced!

Residents of The Retreat, Hartford, CT

July 6, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

The residents of The Retreat in Hartford, CT were recently treated to a spa day thanks to our Central Connecticut chapter. They thoroughly enjoyed this special day!

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Raymond H., 72, Willow Grove, PA

“Nursing home resident who worked as a tailor gets his wish”

Mildred L., 77, Fairless Hills, PA

Mildred L., 77, Fairless Hills, PA

Florence Home Health Care Center, Omaha, NE

Florence Home Health Care Center, Omaha, NE

Carole W., 72, Charlotte, NC

Carole W., 72, Charlotte, NC

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Diane W., 72, Lansdowne, PA

Diane W., 72, Lansdowne, PA

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Raphaela (Vicki) W., 90, Philadelphia, PA

Renee K., 65, Greensburg, PA

Residents of Wadsworth Glen, Middlesex, CT

Residents of The Retreat, Hartford, CT

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