Wish Stories
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Gary Goes to Muscle Car Show
75 year-old Gary never really thought a car was just supposed to get you from point A to point B. He has always had the philosophy that while a car should get you from point A to point B, it should also look good and be fast. Gary has always loved cars. The first car...
Keith goes to a UW Badgers Football Game
Keith, 71, of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, has always loved football. In high school, he was the quarterback of the football team and his wife (girlfriend at the time) was a cheerleader. “Football was their life,” according to his daughter, Laurie. Born and raised in the...
Kathleen has a recognition ceremony
According to those that know her, “Helping others is just what Kathleen does.” Kathleen, 91, of Brookdale Sun City West Sandridge, strongly believes in charity and giving. Throughout her life, she has volunteered for numerous causes, such as fundraising for a...
Bev flies in a hot air balloon at the Great Reno Balloon Races
Bev, 85, of Brookdale Sparks, is the type of woman who “never gives up on enjoying life.” Bev was one of the first female bus drivers in Santa Cruz, CA, and her passengers always enjoyed riding on her routes. Bev loves anything that has to do with...
Rose meets a Green Bay Packers Player
According to those that know her, 99-year-old Rose of Oshkosh, WI is a “Packers nut” and the “ultimate Packers fan.” Being a Wisconsin native and living there all of her life, Rose has supported the Green Bay Packers for as long as she can remember. For her 90th...
George Goes Deep Sea Fishing
George, 90, of Walnut, CA, has a passion for fishing. His love of the sport comes from his parents, who went fishing every morning for many years. Once he had children, George took them all fishing to instill in the same interest in them. Over the years, George has...
Blayne Reminisces With Other Vets
97-year-old Blayne is an inspirational veteran who served our country selflessly during WWII and the Korean War. He grew up in Oklahoma and found tremendous value and promise in being a part of the United States Armed Forces. Blayne values and cherishes his past in...
Frances flies again
Frances, 87, from Marquis Springfield in Springfield, Oregon, was an avid pilot. As a pilot, Frances would often fly Cessna 205s to transport ill and injured people from one state to another for medical care. At age 42, she was unable to pass the pilot's medical...
Scotty Rides in a Hot Air Balloon
Former meteorologist Scotty takes her first hot air balloon ride to fulfill her wish after many years of devoting herself to others.
Barbara Goes to Disney World with Family
“If I could feel like a kid again, even if just for a moment...” said Barbara (67) of Phillipsburg, NJ, explaining why going to Disney World was her wish of a lifetime. Barbara is currently living with Alzheimer's, which can make it difficult for her to recall...
Millie visits the Ocean with her Daughter
Millie, a 91-year-old great-grandmother, is described by her daughter as having “...an amazing talent for being happy and joyful all of the time.” Music always played a huge part in Millie’s life, as she was in the Glee Club in high school and has been a part of many...
John Walks His Daughter Down The Aisle
John has dedicated his life to his children. He worked blue collar jobs in factories, sometimes two or three at a time, to support his family until he retired at the age of 84. He not only made sure his children went to college, but that they each left debt-free. When...
Melva Goes Zip Lining
88 year old Melva has been adventurous all of her life. She has flown in a glider airplane, gone parasailing, and even learned to pilot an aircraft. There was one thing, however, that Melva had always wanted to do but never had the chance to—zip lining. When Melva...
Richard Ott Goes to the Harley Factory
Rick, 69, of Peoria, Arizona, is a man of passion. His passion applies to many facets of his life: this country, his faith, serving his community, and Harley Davidson. During his working life, Rick was an esteemed showroom builder for Harley Davidson and was flown all...
Al Watches a Boston Red Sox Game
Al, 71, has a strong passion for baseball, especially for the Boston Red Sox. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Al has been a fan since he was young. He played baseball as a child and continued playing until he was in his late forties. He was a great athlete who could...
