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Lillian M, 95, Phoenixville, PA

March 20, 2023/in Open Wishes/by Cheryl Gustafson

Lillian, a 95-year-old senior from Phoenixville, PA is a big baseball fan. She follows the Phillies, all of the players, and knows who they are playing, trading, or is injured. She keeps up with the bi-monthly Monday morning sports desk program. The Senior Center took a trip to the Reading Phillies last year. Lillian was the ringleader and encouraged others to attend. They have already planned a trip for this year in May, but unfortunately the transportation cost has more than tripled. Lillian’s Twilight Wish is to be able to get the transportation cost covered for her and her peers to be able to attend the game at the beginning of May. When Lillian found out that she had been nominated for a Twilight Wish she got tears in her eyes and was bursting with excitement. We are looking to raise $1420.00 for bus transportation. Please donate today!

Wish ID: 5727

Lillian M, 95, Phoenixville, PA

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Francis L., 73, Worcester, MA

March 14, 2023/in Open Wishes/by Cheryl Gustafson

Francis, living in a health care center, is an active senior who loves people and enjoys helping others. He loves to be addressed by the name of John Wayne because, as he quotes “he was a good man who wore a white hat”. Francis loves to dance and listen to Allen Jackson, who is his favorite country singer. His Wish is to have a “country dance party” with his fellow residents and wear a white hat. We need to raise $500.00 to make his wish come true. Please donate today!

Wish ID: 5734

Francis L., 73, Worcester, MA

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Ted S., 76, Bristol, VA

March 14, 2023/in Open Wishes/by Cheryl Gustafson

Ted has played the banjo since he was a child. He formed a band with his brothers and attended many music festivals thru the years. Ted’s Wish is to attend a music festival nearby the town where he lives. He has met all of the bands and even played with some of them over the years. It would be a reunion for him, one last time as he is very ill and legally blind. We need to raise $250 to grant Ted’s Wish. Please donate to make Ted’s wish come true!

Wish ID: 5730

Ted S., 76, Bristol, VA

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“Nonprofit turns 95-year-old woman’s wish to fly to Italy for memorial honoring her late husband to reality”

March 6, 2023/in Media Coverage/by Mary Farrell

FOX 26 Houston “”Nonprofit turns 95-year-old woman’s wish to fly to Italy for memorial honoring her late husband to reality” March 2, 2023

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“Seafood dinner a reward for woman who brightens Westmoreland Manor”

February 27, 2023/in Media Coverage/by Mary Farrell

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Seafood dinner a reward for woman who brightens Westmoreland Manor” February 26, 2023

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“Hemet resident, 65, gets her wish to visit Disneyland”

February 27, 2023/in Media Coverage/by Mary Farrell

Press Enterprise “Hemet resident, 65, gets her wish to visit Disneyland” February 27, 2023

Maria M., 69, Aurora, CO.

February 25, 2023/in Open Wishes/by twilightwish

Maria M.is a 69 years old resident of Aurora, Colorado. Her family is having a reunion and her Twilight Wish is to be able to attend. Her income is tight and she can barely make ends meet as it is. It would mean so much to her to be able to see her family and some grandkids that she hasn’t ever met. Maria has already set up transportation from Denver to Juarez and has a way to get back to the USA after the visit. She only needs help with one, one way ticket to her to her final destination.We need to raise $250.00 to make her wish come true. Please donate today!

Wish ID: #5717

Maria M., 69, Aurora, CO

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Jeff P., 64, Pittsburgh, PA

February 22, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Jeff Pawlos, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will have his wish to attend a Penguins game with his sons and grandsons granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter. Pawlos, a Navy veteran, suffered a stroke four years ago which impacted his speech and left him without any movement or feeling on the right side of his body. He has been working extremely hard learning to complete daily living function using the non-dominant side of his body. Pawlos’ goal is to relearn how to walk again and hopes to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. Thanks to our Allegheny County chapter, Pawlos will celebrate his upcoming 65^th birthday by attending a Penguins game with his sons and grandsons. He was presented with tickets to the game and a wish certificate honoring him at his home on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Anna V., 93, East Providence, RI

February 22, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Anna Veyera, a resident of Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in East Providence, RI, had her wish to have a Frank Sinatra/Engelbert Humperdinck impersonator perform for her 93^rd birthday party granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Veyera has been a resident of Waterview Villa for several years and is known throughout the facility as a truly generous and loving person. Her nominator wrote: “Anna is the first to reach out to hold anyone’s hand who is struggling and shares her lovely smile with all.” She has a CD player in her room and enjoys the music of both Frank Sinatra and Engelbert Humperdinck the most. Veyera worked as a dental assistant for over 20 years and served as President of the Rhode Island Dental Assistant Society for one year and as Treasurer for two years. After retiring, she sold Avon for ten years. Married for over 65 years, she has one daughter, a granddaughter and three great grandchildren. Veyera was also an award-winning bowler for 63 years!

Mary T., New Haven, CT

February 22, 2023/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Mary Thibodeau, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a new bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Thibodeau had moved into low income senior housing with very little furniture of her own. She was thrilled to receive her new bed!

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Lillian M, 95, Phoenixville, PA

Lillian M, 95, Phoenixville, PA

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Francis L., 73, Worcester, MA

Francis L., 73, Worcester, MA

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Ted S., 76, Bristol, VA

Ted S., 76, Bristol, VA

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“Nonprofit turns 95-year-old woman’s wish to fly to Italy for memorial honoring her late husband to reality”

“Seafood dinner a reward for woman who brightens Westmoreland Manor”

“Hemet resident, 65, gets her wish to visit Disneyland”

Maria M., 69, Aurora, CO.

Maria M., 69, Aurora, CO

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Jeff P., 64, Pittsburgh, PA

Anna V., 93, East Providence, RI

Mary T., New Haven, CT

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