Gwenetta records her personal history with Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP, preserving her legacy with pride. Read her story now.

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Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Gwenetta records her personal history with Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP, preserving her legacy with pride. Read her story now.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Beth, 88, scuba dives with Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP, discovering freedom in the deep sea. Read her inspiring story of adventure now.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Lifelong CU Buffs fan Riley returns to cheer on his favorite team at Folsom Field in Boulder where he was a season ticket holder for 27 years
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
After her cancer treatment, Joanna rediscovers joy by dancing with her husband Michael. Together, they fulfill their wish to perform live.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Traveling to National Parks and sharing her experiences has been Ray Ann’s passion. At age 78, her wish was to return to the Grand Canyon with new friends to enjoy the journey.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Retired nurse Jesse finds joy after challenging times by returning to volunteer in San Francisco on a mobile health unit.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
After a challenging pandemic experience, Mabel attends a quilt show to dive back into her passion and bring joy back into her life.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Life-long learner and geologist Mary Jo celebrates her passion for science by visiting Dinosaur National Monument.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Sue connected with a student group at St. Johns University to share her story of overcoming challenges as immigrant woman working in Media.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
We brought four lifelong hockey fans together to do the thing they love most: root for the Chicago Blackhawks, this time in a VIP private suite!
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Helen overcomes stage fright to perform a solo in front of her community, family, and friends during the big holiday show.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
After her husband passed away, Kathleen closed herself off from what she loved—riding on the open road. We helped her rekindle her passion for motorcycle riding once again with a supportive community by her side.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Electric vehicle enthusiast Robbie visits the General Motors Orion Assembly facility and takes a ride in an electric GMC Hummer!
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Retired English teacher Colleen takes solitary time to write poetry and find inspiration on the beach, and spend time with her daughter.
Renewing & Celebrating Passions
Josephine expands her skills at a mixed media art workshop at the Farmington Valley Art Center
You can be the bridge to unbridled hope and joy by helping grant more life-changing wishes.