Wish Stories

Wish of a Lifetime had the unique opportunity to honor 84-year old Navy veteran Charles for his incredible service in the form of a reunion. It was an historic reunion of the few surviving crew members of the USS Nautilus - the first vessel to...

Carolyn Reunites with Best Friend Yvonne

Sixty-seven-year-old Carolyn has lived a life with many ups and downs. From a rough childhood, to struggling with addiction and homelessness, Carolyn has pushed through every adversity she has faced, though she says she couldn't have done it without the help of her...

Sue Reunites with Sister

For many, a sister is: a lifelong confidant, a fearless defender, and an unfailing friend. As they grow from bright-eyed, childhood adventurers to wise and caring advisors, sisters are always there for us. Part of us believes that they will...

Three Heroes See D.C. For The First Time

For the past nine years, Wish of a Lifetime has hosted an unforgettable experience for our veterans to commemorate their service and sacrifice with a bi-annual trip to Washington, D.C. This past May, six veterans from across the country traveled...

Davis Visits Loved Ones in Louisiana

Davis pictured with Wish Of a Lifetime staff. Davis, 86, has a tremendous love and dedication to his family. He and his wife, Norma, have been married for 50 years and raised five wonderful children together. As a team, they have extended...

Veteran & NYC Firefighter Throws First Pitch for Yankees

Sal is a U.S. Army Veteran, former FDNY firefighter, and proud New Yorker whose dream came true to throw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

Diane and Lorraine Embrace their Amish Heritage

What does it mean to be Amish? This is a question that most of us will never ask ourselves, as there are only about 250,000 Amish people in North America. However, most of us will wonder about our heritage. We can order a DNA kit for detailed...

Jackie Joins an Archaeological Dig

Jacqueline “Jackie” was born in England in 1931. Fascinated by the long history around her - from the Stonehenge to the Stone circles, Jackie developed an appreciation for the past that matured into a desire to one day discover a piece of...

Lorette Reunites with Rosie the Riveters

“They are in the shipyards, lumber mills, steel mills, foundries. They are electricians, mechanics, and even boilermakers. They operate streetcars, buses, cranes, and tractors. Women engineers are working in the drafting rooms and women...

Eleanor Celebrates 100th Birthday

Eleanor Dew did it. She reached THE milestone. She achieved that extraordinary feat. She discovered the secret. Eleanor Dew turned 100 years old and proved that a full life fuels the soul far beyond the expected. On a sunny,...

This Isn’t David’s First Rodeo; Jeremy Garver’s Journey in Wrangling These Rodeo Guys

I have worked for Wish of a Lifetime for 6 years. We’re a non-profit organization based out of Denver, CO that grants life-enriching wishes to older adults across the country and shares their incredible stories to further inspire...

Frank Meets Mickey Mouse

Frank, 89, was born the same year as Mickey Mouse! Frank remembers the first time he saw Mickey Mouse in his first appearance in Steamboat Willy. From there, Frank made a lifelong friend. After living a difficult childhood with an alcoholic...

Leora goes to Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

When Leora, 85, was 12 years old, she had her tonsils and adenoids removed. She was kept out of school for a short period of time and then went back to school for two days only to be sent home again because she had caught pneumonia. Leora was...

Tim Sees The Ocean