Wish Stories
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Beverly Swims With Dolphins at Discovery Cove
Beverly H. is a giving 84-year-old living in Palm Bay, FL. with her grandson Michael. She has so much compassion for others and has spent her life teaching others. Beverly was an elementary school teacher for ten years and a professor at a community college for 30...
Jackie Visits Her Cousin Carol
Jackie G., 74, of Brookdale Englewood in Florida has always been a family woman. Growing up, Jackie always looked up to her cousin Carol, who is six years older than her. Jackie and Carol’s families lived together during World War II, and after Jackie’s father...
Diana Learns How to Train a Wolf
Diana, 72, has always had an appreciation and love for animals. Diana first became passionate about animals due to her husband, but soon she too shared a deep admiration for the wolf in particular. Since the 1970’s, Diana and her husband collected wolf figurines and...
Geoffery Returns to Pittsburgh After 70 Years
Geoffrey B., 76, of Red Hill, PA, is a courageous veteran, father, and volunteer. His Wish of a Lifetime was to go back to his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, where he hadn’t been since he was 7 years old. Geoffrey was born in Pittsburgh in 1939. His father, who was an...
Navy Veteran Annette Visits WWII Memorial
Annette Z., 91, of The Pointe at Newport Place in Boynton Beach, FL, is a courageous and selfless woman who is devoted to her country. During World War II, her two older brothers and twin brother all served in the Navy. She said she could not just sit around while her...
Pat Relives Her Time at Walmart
Pat Farmer, 78, has always been a caring and compassionate individual. Currently residing at the Clare Bridge of Fort Collins in Colorado, she is always the first to volunteer to help with any tasks the staff may need help with. Pat’s Wish of a Lifetime is to have the...
Annette Makes Magic at 88
Annette K. is an 88-year-old resident of Brookdale North Boynton Beach in Florida. Annette has always loved magic and her wish was to have a magician come to her community to astound her and the other residents with amazing feats and illusions! Annette has never seen...
Martin Goes Fishing With Family
Martin B., 93, is a family man who resides in Westminster, Colorado. Originally from Germany, Martin moved to the U.S. at the age of 7 along with his mother and two siblings. He and his family moved to Denver soon after their arrival and at the age of 20, he received...
Mike Celebrates His 95th Birthday With Family
Mike P., 94, of Niles, IL, is a selfless veteran, father, husband, and neighbor. He has a great sense of humor and he genuinely cares for everyone around him. In May 2015, Mike turned 95. To celebrate his 95th birthday, Mike wished to return to California where he...
Navy Veteran Annette Visits WWII Memorial
Annette Z., 91, of The Pointe at Newport Place in Boynton Beach, FL, is a courageous and selfless woman who is devoted to her country. During World War II, her two older brothers and twin brother all served in the Navy. She said she could not just sit around while her...
Zenaida Helps San Fransisco Giants Push Past Marlins
Zenaida, 79, resides at Woodside Terrace in Redwood City, CA, She is not only a life-long resident of the Bay Area, but also is a life-long fan of the San Francisco Giants. This love for baseball began when she was going to school in a Catholic convent and the nuns...
Mary Experiences Freedom in a Hot Air Balloon
Mary, 85, of Tavares, Fl., is a vivacious woman who lives life to the fullest. Although Mary currently struggles with her physical condition, she wishes to challenge herself to achieve a dream she has had for several years. Since Mary first went to a big hot air...
Stanley, 69, Goes on Exciting Lincoln Experience
Stanley Allen, 69, from Muskegon, MI, was born with Cerebral Palsy. Through all the challenges that Stanley has been faced with throughout his life, he remains a happy-go-lucky guy. Up until his mother’s passing in 2011, he did not really interact with society. His...
Eloise Learns to Ride a Horse
At the age of 90 years, Eloise has never had an opportunity to ride a horse in her lifetime. Currently residing in Evansville, IN at the Sterling House of Evansville, she dreams of the day where she will finally be able to place this wish to rest. Although Eloise grew...
Eloise Rides a Horse for the First Time
At the age of 90 years, Eloise has never had an opportunity to ride a horse in her lifetime. Currently residing in Evansville, IN at the Sterling House of Evansville, she dreams of the day where she will finally be able to place this wish to rest. Although Eloise grew...
