Wish Stories

Mary Beth fulfills her wish for a healing experience in Sedona, AZ to celebrate her daughter’s remission from cancer.

For Christie and Vickie, what started as a work friendship turned into a mother-daughter relationship that has stood the test of time. So much so that Christie even asked Vickie to be her son Brayden’s godmother.

Former Junior Olympics coach Teresa reconnects with close friend Toni at the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado after 30 years apart

An extraordinary story about a mother’s love and a family reunion that helped Pauline’s memories bloom again.

Born in Ukraine, Ida and her sister Betty survived the Holocaust as children. After over 20 years apart, they reunited in Israel for a joyful visit.

Parent, nurse, bus driver, and full-time caregiver Amey is reunited with her best friend and support system Joyce after years apart.

Have you ever been forced to spend time apart from someone you love? Separation is always challenging, no matter how long. But there’s nothing that compares to the joy you feel when you’re reunited again. Victor, age 95, can tell you all about that. Victor grew up on...

Louvenia’s family surprises with an Amrak train ride to commemorate her husband and spend meaningful time together.

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded many of us just how much our family members mean to us—and how challenging it is to be away from them. For Harold, his sister Beth’s steadfast support has meant “Everything in the world” to him. And even during their time apart, the...

If you’ve ever seen the Monterey Coast with your own eyes, you know why it’s been called “the Circle of Enchantment and Fulfilment.” Everywhere you look, beauty surrounds you. From the steep cliffsides and iconic rocky shorelines to the pristine blue water and...

Sixty-five-year-old Robert (Bob) has been estranged from his son, Chris, for nearly 40 years. Bob enlisted in the Army in 1972 during the Vietnam War and served for a few years stateside before being medically discharged. Upon his return home, Bob was removed from his...

 "This has been my wish for a long time. She is my only sister." – Otilio (67) Otilio and his sister, Beatrice, share a unique history, a strong bond, and an unwavering love for family. Otilio and Beatrice grew up in different households, separated by...

After many years apart, Natasha and her mother Roslyn finally reunited to rebuild their relationship and make new memories.

To Geraldine, family means everything. This spirited great-grandmother declared, “I will do anything for anyone who needs help!” Her life is a true testament to her genuinely nurturing spirit and the unselfish ways in which she puts the needs of others ahead of her...

  Rose knows first-hand what it’s like to experience homelessness and abandonment. Through her triumph over adversity, she finds solace in art, giving back to those with limited opportunities and in a friendship that developed in the most...