Wish Stories

After a challenging pandemic experience, Mabel attends a quilt show to dive back into her passion and bring joy back into her life.

Life-long learner and geologist Mary Jo celebrates her passion for science by visiting Dinosaur National Monument.

Sue connected with a student group at St. Johns University to share her story of overcoming challenges as immigrant woman working in Media.

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!

Helen overcomes stage fright to perform a solo in front of her community, family, and friends during the big holiday show.

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.

Electric vehicle enthusiast Robbie visits the General Motors Orion Assembly facility and takes a ride in an electric GMC Hummer!

Retired English teacher Colleen takes solitary time to write poetry and find inspiration on the beach, and spend time with her daughter.

Josephine expands her skills at a mixed media art workshop at the Farmington Valley Art Center

After spending the pandemic apart from each other, Mary’s wish was to reunite her close friend Cheryl to do what they loved most—make art together! The pair attended a workshop to explore the technique of watercolor batik painting under the instruction of a professional artist.

David spent his retirement exploring the country on the back of his motorcycle. But two years ago, an accident changed his life forever, and he has not been on a motorcycle since. Wish of a Lifetime was honored to get David back on the road at the famous Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX.

For many, a love for the mountains is a passion that lasts a lifetime. That’s been the case for Donald, who has spent much of his life living “on the razor’s edge.” Wish of a Lifetime was honored to help summit another peak— this time, by riding the rails on the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway.

New York Yankees super-fans Alba and her sister celebrate their shared passion for the Yankees together once again.

Jeri fulfills her Wish of a Lifetime to get back behind the handlebars. For the first time in 20 years, she rides an adaptive bike with joy!

There's a music venue in New Orleans that's so iconic it even has its own shade of yellow. That would be "Tipitina's yellow," the bright banana-yellow exterior of the local cultural landmark loved by regulars and tourists alike. Tipitina’s has hosted all sorts of...