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Phyllis M., 73, Hernando, FL

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Phyllis Monsegur, a resident of The Grove Health & Rehabilitation in Hernando, had her wish to spend the day at the beach with her husband granted, thanks to our headquarters. Monsegur, 73, is a permanent resident of The Grove and is visited by her husband, John, every day. Because she is wheelchair-bound, it is difficult for her to leave the facility. They miss spending time together outside of the facility. Monsegur’s wish to spend some time at the beach and have lunch together was granted on February 6, 2022. Twilight Wish also provided her with a new outfit for this special occasion.

Michael A., 71, Pittsburgh, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Michael Albrecht, 71, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently had his wish for a new vacuum cleaner granted by our Allegheny County chapter. Albrecht recently had surgery for COPD and it is vital to his health that his apartment stay clean. Because he lives on a fixed income, he could not afford it on his own.

Elizabeth S., 69, Shoemakersville, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Elizabeth Sites, 69, a resident of Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, recently had her wish for wheelchair accessible ramps installed on her home granted by our headquarters. Sites spent seven years in a nursing home after suffering three strokes. After she was released, she saved her money so she could afford to buy her own home. Since Sites lives on a fixed income, she could not afford to install the ramps on her own. A huge thank you to Mike Lawson of Lawson Creative who donated labor and some materials in order for this wish to be granted!

Rose S., 71, Greensburg, PA

March 10, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Rose Slater, 71, a resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, had her wish for a lift chair granted by our Westmoreland County chapter. Slater, who lives on her own, has severe osteoarthritis and recently had back surgery. Due to this, she has great difficulty getting up out of her chair on her own. Having a lift chair will greatly improve her quality of life.

“National nonprofit aims to grant seniors’ wishes with new Michigan chapter”

January 31, 2022/in Chapter News, Media Coverage/by Mary Farrell

Michigan Live “National nonprofit aims to grant seniors’ wishes with new Michigan chapter” January 27, 2022

Twilight Wish welcomes new executive director

January 19, 2022/in News Releases/by Mary Farrell

January 18, 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Mary Farrell, Director of Community Relations, (215) 534-4977

Twilight Wish Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Doylestown, PA – Twilight Wish Foundation, a national nonprofit headquartered in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is excited to announce that Peter Stinson, a resident of Doylestown, has been appointed Executive Director. Stinson, a graduate of St. Joseph’s University, brings many years of nonprofit experience to the position. Most recently, he was Executive Director of Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services, a nonprofit that operates two senior adult activity centers in Montgomery County. Prior to that, Stinson was the Senior Director with Operation Homefront, a national military veteran’s organization where he oversaw operations throughout the Northeast for over ten years.

It was during his tenure at Operation Homefront that Stinson first learned of Twilight Wish while taking part in a wish granting for a World War II veteran who wished to attend the reunion of the Sixth Marine Division one more time. James Hall, who was 85 at the time of his wish granting, saw combat in the South Pacific in the Battle of Okinawa where he was severely injured. His wish was granted in September of 2012.

“Taking part in this wish really inspired me to want to serve further with Twilight Wish,” said Stinson. “Twilight Wish has been making a difference in seniors’ lives for over 18 years and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”

Stinson volunteered his services on the Executive Committee for Delaware Valley Veterans Consortium, an organization that unites military and veteran service organizations for a four-year term which ended on November 30^th. In addition, he has taught CCD to 7^th and 8^th graders at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for over 14 years.

Twilight Wish Foundation is a national nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to honor and enrich the lives of deserving elders through wish granting celebrations that connect generations. Since its founding in 2003, Twilight Wish has granted over 4,552 individual wishes to seniors throughout the U.S. Twilight Wish grants wishes to seniors who are 65 and older or a permanent resident of a nursing home and earn less than 200% of poverty level. If you would like to nominate a deserving senior or get involved with Twilight Wish, please visit the website at www.twilightwish.org or call 215-230-8777 ext. 104.

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Photo caption: TWF executive director Pete Stinson with wish recipient James Hall.

Arts & Crafts Supplies for Seniors, Bucks County, PA

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

Many seniors love spending their spare time doing arts and crafts projects including making holiday cards for their neighbors, coloring and painting. The benefits of these activities are socializing with others, keeping their minds stimulated and fostering creativity. We want to purchase a variety of supplies like stickers, colored pencils, card stock, scissors and paints for seniors in the Bucks County area. Please donate today!

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Danielle W., 73, New York, NY

January 13, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

Danielle Weinstein, a resident of New York, NY, recently had her wish for a recumbent exercise bicycle granted, thanks to our Long Island, NY chapter. Weinstein, 73, lives on her own on a fixed income. She is currently going through physical therapy and wants to be able to exercise through the winter so she can remain fit and try to maintain her balance and walking.

Vince W., Butler, PA

January 13, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

David “Vince” Williams, a resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, had his wish to see the Cleveland Browns play the Pittsburgh Steelers granted, thanks to the Butler County chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation. Williams is a Navy veteran who is currently battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He is extremely involved in the Butler community, volunteering with organizations including Bundle Up Butler and Americorp and was a peer-to-peer rehab volunteer. Williams is known for lending a helping hand to those in need and is beloved by his fellow veterans and coworkers. He was surprised on December 20^th by volunteers from the Butler County chapter who presented him with two tickets and a Nick Chubb #24 jersey! His wish to see the Cleveland Browns play in person was granted thanks to the generosity of Gail Paserba, a Steelers fan who donated her tickets. Special thanks to Alliance for Nonprofit Resources for providing the transportation to and from the game.

Palm Garden residents, Orlando, FL

January 13, 2022/in Fulfilled Wishes/by Mary Farrell

The 95 residents of Palm Garden of Orlando Nursing Home had their wishes for large print Bibles granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation. Many of the residents at this facility enjoy reading the Bible, but there are not many available to share and most are small print which is almost impossible for the seniors to read. Thanks to generous donors, Twilight Wish was able to gift the residents with 95 large print Bibles so that each resident has their own. Randie Duretz, National Director of Chapters, handed out the Bibles to the residents on Tuesday, December 21^st.

Please Note: Twilight Wish Foundation is registered in Pennsylvania as a nonprofit corporation and is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations made to grant open wishes are tax deductible. Twilight Wish Foundation will make every effort to ensure that donated funds go to the wish of your choice. If this is not possible, we will apply the funds to the most urgent and similar wish open at the time. Twilight Wish Foundation has final decision-making authority over the use of all donations.

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