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Cleo Goes to a Cubs Game
Cleo, 95, has always been an avid Cubs fan. Her love for the team began when she and her sister would go to a neighbor’s house to listen to the games on the radio, and has persisted throughout the years as she brought her family to games and made sure never to miss...
Joyce Goes Parasailing
Joyce, 77, has always shared a deep connection with Lake George in New York, a place that holds many fond memories including swimming, water-skiing and bathing in the sun with her family. One moment in particular, though, brings her the most joy—the memory of her son...
Eugene has a KC Royals Experience at his Community
Eugene, 87, has had a life-long passion for Royals baseball. Being a long time Kansas City resident, he attended games in his youth while always exuberating pride for his city. Though attending a Royals game is currently not feasible for him, he still smiles ear to...
Joe goes back to Wrigley Field
Born and raised in Chicago, 84-year-old Joe is the epitome of a lifelong Cubs fan. As a kid, Joe and his friends would spend their summer days scouring the city collecting discarded bottles—with 25 pounds of glass they could earn the fifty cents needed to purchase a...
Steve Goes Sailing Again
“Sailing was a family affair when I was growing up,” explains Steve (87) when asked about where his passion for sailing derived from. Steve used to go sailing with his five uncles as a young boy—spending their days sailing, digging up mussels and canoeing. Steve...
Adaline and Jessie Go to Sanibel Island
Adaline and Jessie, 98, are identical twins that spend most of their time together. Growing up the twins remember taking trips with their family every summer to the beach. The twins' favorite place in the world is a place where they can hear the ocean waves. Many...
Marie Reunites with her Two Younger Brothers
Marie, 83, of Brookdale North Austin, grew up as the middle child in a house full of brothers, four to be exact. Her two older brothers have passed away, but she remains very close to her two younger brothers, who live in different parts of the country. More than...
Bess reconnects with her musical roots
Bess, 91, of Brookdale Kerrville, is a older adult who’s got soul. The daughter of a religious singer and wife of a pastor, Bess has been surrounded by gospel music for nearly all of her life. Her Wish is to “relearn” the piano by taking lessons at her home. Bess’...
Barbara Reunites With Daughter
Wish Recipient Barbara is a humble, loving older adult who’s always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She moved from her home state of Ohio to Colorado in 1983 in pursuit of a new career and to start a new life in the Rockies. Today, the 81 year-old...
Roy Meets the Clemson Tiger Mascot
Roy attended Clemson University for two years and left college to join the Marine Corps, serving our country for three years. During basic training, he received a medal and was given a special commendation by the Colonel as the number one cadet in training. He worked...
Victor Attends WWE Event and Receives Gifts
Ever since Victor was 24 years old, he has never missed a WWE wrestling match on the television. He began gaining interest in wrestling due to his son’s interest in the sport. The two of them would watch the matches together on TV or drive to watch a live match— it...
Barbara Goes to Disney
Barbara, 67, has always shared a love for Disney. When Disney World first opened its doors in 1971, she always had the desire to visit the iconic castle and take pictures alongside Mickey Mouse. Sadly, Barbara suffers from Alzheimer’s, which can make it difficult at...
Elayne Reunites with her Son
Elayne, 95, from Brookdale Chandler Place in Rock Hill, South Carolina is a very strong-willed woman who always puts her family first. As her health started to decline this past November, she wished more than anything to visit with her son, Greg, one last time before...
Leona Meets Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry
Leona, age 90, of Brookdale McCook in Nebraska, grew up on a farm where she helped raise cattle, hogs and chickens with her seven other brothers and sisters. During her childhood, Leona loved to dress in western clothing, listen to country music and ride horses. Ever...
Patti Visits her Grandparent’s Home Designed by Frank L. Wright
Patti, 80, of Brookdale Scotts Valley in California, has always put others’ needs before her own. She worked as a waitress to put her three daughters through college before deciding to finish college herself. While working and going to school as an older adult, Patti...
