Wish Stories
We’ve granted over 3,300 wishes
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.
Mary Fulfills Her Western Dreams in Wyoming
Mary relives memories and shares her love of classic Westerns with her daughter on a memorable trip to the Wild Wild West in Wyoming.
Molly and Earl’s Love Grows to New Lengths
Molly learns a new skill and shows her love for her husband Earl by learning to give him a haircut at home.
Lifelong Pianist June Fulfills Dream to Play with Orchestra
Music lover June celebrates her lifelong passion for the piano fulfills her dream to perform on stage with an orchestra.
Mike and John Reconnect at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
After 5 decades apart, Mike and John renew their unbreakable friendship by visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial together to honor their lost brothers in arms.
Geologist Mary Jo Explores Dinosaur National Monument
Life-long learner and geologist Mary Jo celebrates her passion for science by visiting Dinosaur National Monument.
Sue Connects with Students to Share Her Story
Sue connected with a student group at St. Johns University to share her story of overcoming challenges as immigrant woman working in Media.
Vickie Reunites with Her Best Friend and Godson
For Christie and Vickie, what started as a work friendship turned into a mother-daughter relationship that has stood the test of time. So much so that Christie even asked Vickie to be her son Brayden’s godmother.
Teresa’s Gold Medal Day at the Olympic Museum
Former Junior Olympics coach Teresa reconnects with close friend Toni at the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado after 30 years apart
Margaret Rides in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Since her daughters were little, Margaret joked about someday riding in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. A family joke became a wish come true!
