Wish Stories
We’ve granted over 3,300 wishes
Pat Bulldozes through Barriers
Growing up, Pat was surrounded by expectations based on her gender and was discouraged from pursuing any mechanical-natured career. But at age 66, she bulldozes through barriers!
Shirley Travels Home to be Honored for Her Service
A real WWII-era “Rosie the Riveter” and Seaman 1st Class, Shirley returns home to Franklin to be honored for her service by her community.
Ken Faces Two Fears with a Flight to the Ocean
Ken overcomes two lifelong fears—water and heights— by flying to the ocean, no longer letting fear hold him back.
All Aboard! Louvenia Reunites with Her Family on a Train Ride
Louvenia’s family surprises with an Amrak train ride to commemorate her husband and spend meaningful time together.
Judi Leads the Race in a Formula 1 Pace Car
Formula 1 racing super-fan Judi experiences her lifelong wish of riding in a F1 Pace Car at the Circuit of the Americas motor racing track
Quean Lives Out Her Wild West Dreams with a Horse-Drawn Adventure
What is it about Westerns that makes people love them so much? Perhaps it’s the film genre’s depictions of life in the Wild West frontier— the gorgeous but harsh desert landscapes, big skies, and the fine line between civilization and the wild. Or maybe it’s the...
Barbara Records an Audiobook in the Studio with Audible
Speech pathologist Barbara works with a professional voice coach and sound engineer in New York City to record audiobooks and capture her voice for future generations to enjoy.
Anne Flies Again at 101, Just Like She Did with Amelia Earhart
When she was young, Anne flew in a Lockheed Electra aircraft with Amelia Earhart. Her wish was to take flight once again.
Heinz Takes the Flight of a Lifetime
Lifelong airplane and aviation enthusiast Heinz takes a flight of a lifetime across the skies in a private Cessna airplane.
Colleen Finds Inspiration by the Ocean
Retired English teacher Colleen takes solitary time to write poetry and find inspiration on the beach, and spend time with her daughter.
Josephine Expands Her Skills at a Mixed Media Art Workshop
Josephine expands her skills at a mixed media art workshop at the Farmington Valley Art Center
Ignacio Reaches New Heights with His First Flight
Veteran Ignacio is recognized for his service by taking flight for the first time, and in a historic WWII-era airplane.
Col. Harvey and the 332nd Fighter Group are Honored for 1949 “Top Gun” Win
After 73 years since their “Top Gun” victory, Col. James Harvey and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen receive the recognition they deserve.
Virginia Honors Her Mother by Visiting the Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Virginia fulfills her dream of visiting the Women in Military Service for America Memorial to honor her mother’s service in WWI
Mary & Cheryl Reconnect to Make Art
After spending the pandemic apart from each other, Mary’s wish was to reunite her close friend Cheryl to do what they loved most—make art together! The pair attended a workshop to explore the technique of watercolor batik painting under the instruction of a professional artist.
