Wish Stories
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Sisters Ride the Rails to Pikes Peak
A joyful adventure to the summit of Colorado’s famous Pikes Peak reunites two loving sisters who have each faced health challenges during their time apart.
Essie Honors Her Husband’s Tuskegee Airman Legacy with Intertwined Wishes
When you’ve lived a life like 91-year-old Essie, you have many stories to share. Essie could share tales of travel and adventure, love and family, service to others, and advocacy for equality. Most of Essie’s memorable life experiences started with a story, beginning...
Mary Beth and Her Daughter Heal in Sedona
Mary Beth fulfills her wish for a healing experience in Sedona, AZ to celebrate her daughter’s remission from cancer.
Rock On! Harold Meets the Rolling Stones
Air Force Captain and Veteran Harold honors his service and fulfills a lifelong dream to meet the Rolling Stones and see them live in concert.
John’s Hometown Memorial Day Celebration
WWII Veteran John is recognized for his service in his beloved hometown during the Maysville Memorial Day celebration.
Vietnam War Veteran Neil Returns to Hawaii
Veteran Neil fulfills his lifelong dream to return to Hawaii, almost 60 years after passing through on his way to serve in the Vietnam War
Carolyn Reaches New Heights in a Hot Air Balloon
Encarnacion travels to Alaska, marking a milestone of visiting all 50 states. Come along on the journey.
Memories and Mist at Niagara Falls
After years of grieving his late wife, Ray rediscovers his zest for adventure at Niagara Falls with his daughter
Roy Explores his Heritage in the Smoky Mountains
Decorated Vietnam veteran Roy wished to visit Cherokee, North Carolina in the Smoky Mountains.
Ray Ann Returns to Grand Canyon National Park
Traveling to National Parks and sharing her experiences has been Ray Ann’s passion. At age 78, her wish was to return to the Grand Canyon with new friends to enjoy the journey.
Jesse Finds Joy in Her Volunteering Roots
Retired nurse Jesse finds joy after challenging times by returning to volunteer in San Francisco on a mobile health unit.
History Comes to Life for Carolyn in Washington, D.C.
Life-long historian Carolyn visits Washington D.C. to experience our nation’s history and culture firsthand.
Roohee’s First Writer’s Retreat
Roohee attends a writer’s retreat in Cape May, NJ to grow her writing skills and find inspiration to finish her second book project about the stories of seniors.
Barbara Embarks on a Whale-Watching Adventure
After many years supporting others as a caregiver, Barbara fulfills her lifelong wish to go whale watching in Alaska.
Mabel Rediscovers Joy through Quilting
After a challenging pandemic experience, Mabel attends a quilt show to dive back into her passion and bring joy back into her life.
