Wish Stories
We’ve granted over 3,300 wishes
Amey Reunites with Her Best Friend & Support System
Parent, nurse, bus driver, and full-time caregiver Amey is reunited with her best friend and support system Joyce after years apart.
Six Triple Eight Veteran Romay Travels through VR
Romay, a WWII Veteran of the Six Triple Eight battalion, fulfills her wish to travel to Jerusalem through Virtual Reality at age 102.
Hattie Returns to Mississippi to Honor Her Family
We were honored to help Hattie, age 96, fulfill her wish to visit her hometown of Tchula, Mississippi.
Janice Celebrates Life-Long Passion at the Movies for Grownups Awards in Hollywood
Life-long movie-lover Janice started a movie club to share her passion for film with other older adults. Read how her dream to attend the Movies for Grownups Awards came true with help from Wish of a Lifetime from AARP!
Victor Reunites with His Love of 33 Years
Have you ever been forced to spend time apart from someone you love? Separation is always challenging, no matter how long. But there’s nothing that compares to the joy you feel when you’re reunited again. Victor, age 95, can tell you all about that. Victor grew up on...
Helen Makes Her Big Debut
Helen overcomes stage fright to perform a solo in front of her community, family, and friends during the big holiday show.
John Starts on a New Path to Wellness
After many years of helping others expand boundaries and discover talents in theater, John does the same for himself with his wellness and fitness.
Liz Honors Brother’s Service at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Anniversary
On her Wish of a Lifetime, Liz visits the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial to honor her brother and other fallen soldiers.
Cathy Lights Up at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Wish of a Lifetime sent Cathy and her family to New York for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, fulfilling a lifelong wish.
WWII Nurse Doris Declared Living Legend
Wish of a Lifetime sent Doris and her son Bill to Washington, D.C., where she was honored as a Living Legend for her service during WWII.
Rex Honors His Father’s Legacy in Bastogne
Veteran Naval Aviator Rex fulfills his WWII Veteran father’s dream to visit Bastogne, Belgium outside of wartime
Donald Soars in the Goodyear Blimp
Army Veteran and former paratrooper Donald celebrates his lifelong passion for sports by taking a ride in the iconic Goodyear Blimp.
Roland’s Fascination Takes Flight
Roland visited Vertical Limit Aviation where he eagerly learned about helicopters and flying in a simulator before taking to the sky for his Wish of a Lifetime.
Ophelia Honors Her Father’s WWII Service and Legacy
Ophelia honors her U.S. Army Veteran father in Washington D.C. by visiting the monuments recognizing his service.
Ray Records an Original Country Song in Nashville
Marine Corps Veteran and Chicano artist Ray fulfills his lifelong dream to record an original song in a Nashville recording studio.
