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Wish Stories

We have granted over 2,400 stories in 50 states.
Browse wishes and read older adults’ inspiring stories.

Sharon Retraces Her Family’s Journey to America

Sharon Retraces Her Family’s Journey to America

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Pat Bulldozes through Barriers

Pat Bulldozes through Barriers

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Shirley Travels Home to be Honored for Her Service

Shirley Travels Home to be Honored for Her Service

Commemorating Service

Ken Faces Two Fears with a Flight to the Ocean

Ken Faces Two Fears with a Flight to the Ocean

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

All Aboard! Louvenia Reunites with Her Family on a Train Ride

All Aboard! Louvenia Reunites with Her Family on a Train Ride

Reconnecting Loved Ones

Judi Leads the Race in a Formula 1 Pace Car

Judi Leads the Race in a Formula 1 Pace Car

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Quean Lives Out Her Wild West Dreams with a Horse-Drawn Adventure

Quean Lives Out Her Wild West Dreams with a Horse-Drawn Adventure

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Barbara Records an Audiobook in the Studio with Audible

Barbara Records an Audiobook in the Studio with Audible

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Anne Flies Again at 101, Just Like She Did with Amelia Earhart

Anne Flies Again at 101, Just Like She Did with Amelia Earhart

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Heinz Takes the Flight of a Lifetime

Heinz Takes the Flight of a Lifetime

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Colleen Finds Inspiration by the Ocean

Colleen Finds Inspiration by the Ocean

Renewing & Celebrating Passions

Josephine Expands Her Skills at a Mixed Media Art Workshop

Josephine Expands Her Skills at a Mixed Media Art Workshop

Renewing & Celebrating Passions

Ignacio Reaches New Heights with His First Flight

Ignacio Reaches New Heights with His First Flight

Commemorating Service

Lt. Col. Harvey and the 332nd Fighter Group are Honored for 1949 “Top Gun” Win

Lt. Col. Harvey and the 332nd Fighter Group are Honored for 1949 “Top Gun” Win

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Virginia Honors Her Mother by Visiting the Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Virginia Honors Her Mother by Visiting the Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams

Mary & Cheryl Reconnect to Make Art

Mary & Cheryl Reconnect to Make Art

Renewing & Celebrating Passions

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