Wish Stories

Lisa reconnects to her late mother’s memory by retracing her footsteps on a cross-country train trip, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP.

Charlie returns to his Native roots on the Crow Reservation after many years away, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. Read his story now.

Kim meets the child she gave up for adoption after more than 50 years, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP.

Peggy fulfills a lifelong dream of visiting the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low.

Peggy fulfills a lifelong dream of visiting the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low.

Japanese American World War II veteran Toki reunited with his late brother’s family after many years apart.

Sherry reconnects with her childhood in Tokyo, Japan. Come along on the journey.

Luis got the chance to visit Hawaii for the first time and see his daughter after many years, despite battling kidney failure. Read his story now.

Peri from Seattle meets her German pen pal Jurgen after 50 years of correspondence, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP. Read her story now.

Thanks to Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, Billy got to visit his long-lost daughter in Nevada and reconnect with her after more than 25 years. Read his story now.

Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP grants Treena’s wish to revisit Chautauqua, New York with her only daughter. Read her story now.

Brenda uncovers her grandfather’s African American history and shares it with her family. Read her inspiring story now.

Brenda uncovers her grandfather’s African American history and shares it with her family. Read her inspiring story now.

After her niece was diagnosed with cancer, we helped Ruby fulfill her greatest wish was to spend meaningful time together in person.

The incredible story of sisters Helena, 100, and Barbara, 96, who kept their bond alive against all odds.