Marguerite Jumps from 13,500ft
On October 26th, 90-year-old Marguerite Miller jumped from 13,500ft alongside Red Bull skydiving professionals Amy Chmelecki and Sean MacCormac, simultaneously fulfilling her dream to parachute out of a plane and honoring the lives of those she helped protect many...
Diane and Lorraine Embrace their Amish Heritage
What does it mean to be Amish? This is a question that most of us will never ask ourselves, as there are only about 250,000 Amish people in North America. However, most of us will wonder about our heritage. We can order a DNA kit for detailed descriptions of family...
Jackie Joins an Archaeological Dig
Jacqueline “Jackie” was born in England in 1931. Fascinated by the long history around her – from the Stonehenge to the Stone circles, Jackie developed an appreciation for the past that matured into a desire to one day discover a piece of history herself. In...
This Isn’t David’s First Rodeo; Jeremy Garver’s Journey in Wrangling These Rodeo Guys
I have worked for Wish of a Lifetime for 6 years. We’re a non-profit organization based out of Denver, CO that grants life-enriching wishes to seniors across the country and shares their incredible stories to further inspire future generations. I have had the...
Frank Meets Mickey Mouse
Frank, 89, was born the same year as Mickey Mouse! Frank remembers the first time he saw Mickey Mouse in his first appearance in Steamboat Willy. From there, Frank made a lifelong friend. After living a difficult childhood with an alcoholic father, Frank said, “Mickey...
Leora goes to Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
When Leora, 85, was 12 years old, she had her tonsils and adenoids removed. She was kept out of school for a short period of time and then went back to school for two days only to be sent home again because she had caught pneumonia. Leora was forced to stay home sick...