Wish Stories

Jan shares her childhood memories at Rocky Mountain National Park with her wife for the first time. Read her story now.

Encarnacion travels to Alaska, marking a milestone of visiting all 50 states. Come along on the journey.

All her life, Bobbi was told women couldn’t drive race cars. Now, she’s done laps in the fast lane. Read her NASCAR story.

U.S. Fulbright Education Specialist Peggy travels to Mexico to see the monarch butterfly migration up close. Read her story and get inspired.

Barbara fulfills a childhood fantasy. She traveled to Orlando, Florida, to visit the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Read her story.

Deborah performs her life story on stage with Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP, sharing a dramatic tale of courage. See her story now.

To celebrate a life of generosity and selflessness, Shirley wished to broaden her horizons by taking flight in a hot-air balloon with family.

Caregiver Rick’s self-esteem soars when he learns how to conduct music and become a Maestro at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Air Force Captain and Veteran Harold honors his service and fulfills a lifelong dream to meet the Rolling Stones and see them live in concert.

Encarnacion travels to Alaska, marking a milestone of visiting all 50 states. Come along on the journey.

After years of grieving his late wife, Ray rediscovers his zest for adventure at Niagara Falls with his daughter

Decorated Vietnam veteran Roy wished to visit Cherokee, North Carolina in the Smoky Mountains.

Life-long historian Carolyn visits Washington D.C. to experience our nation’s history and culture firsthand.

Roohee attends a writer’s retreat in Cape May, NJ to grow her writing skills and find inspiration to finish her second book project about the stories of seniors.

After many years supporting others as a caregiver, Barbara fulfills her lifelong wish to go whale watching in Alaska.