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A Wish to go fishing on a boat again......

Thursday, September 11th, 2025

We had the pleasure of granting a heartfelt wish for Linda, a resident of a care facility, who longed to go fishing on a boat once more. 

A wish to go to the zoo......

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

We helped Jean celebrate her 97th birthday by granting her wish to go to the zoo! 

Our First Century Club Member!

Monday, July 15th, 2024

Harold turned 100 in June, 2024 and became the first member of our Century Club!

A Wish to sit on a FARMALL Tractor .............

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

Don had one wish......he hadn't sat on a FARMALL Tractor since he was 9 years old, when he used to help his neighbor. His wish was to sit on this tractor again.

A Wish to Ride a Horse Again.....

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Peggy's wish was to be able to ride a horse one more time. She expressed her wish to the listening ears of Jim, staff member at Elderwood Assisted Living in Hamburg. 

400th Wish Granted! A Wish to go fishing out on the lake!

Monday, May 8th, 2023

Our 400th Wish was granted in August, 2022, to Daniel, who was nominated by staff at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. On a beautiful August day, a few family members joined Daniel as he fulfilled his dream to go fishing on Lake Erie once again.

A Wish to go to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Monday, May 8th, 2023

Years ago, Rae and her husband would attend the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Show together.  Since his death, she had been unable to go.  

A 100th Birthday Celebration for Gertrude!

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

We recently helped Gertrude celebrate her 100th Birthday!

A Wish for a Chess Set

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

Mr. W. is in a care facility in Williamsville. We had visited him a few weeks ago to bring him some much needed clothing and personal care items, and at that time we learned of his love of chess.

A Wish to Celebrate turning 100 by dining out!

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021

Josephine celebrated her 100th birthday enjoying dinner with a few family members at the Como Restaurant in Niagara Falls. This was always a favorite place for her to take her children.

A Wish for books and crafts

Friday, October 16th, 2020

Khalimah loves to read and do crafts.  She was particularly interested in trying needlepoint.  We were happy to drop off this basket filled with books, needpoint kits and other items to help her stay busy while she is staying at home.

Activity Bags for the Seniors at Crestview Apartments!

Friday, October 16th, 2020

We were happy to provide activity bags to all the residents at Crestview Senior Apartments in Warsaw.  We filled them with table puzzles, word find books, craft kits and an assortment of other treats to keep their minds active.  We love bringing joy to seniors!

A Wish for Card Making Supplies

Friday, October 16th, 2020

Karen's hobby is making handmade birthday cards for the residents of East side Nursing Home is Warsaw.  Her wish was for card supplies and an organizer to hold everything.

A Wish for a New Sewing Machine

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020

Natalie, 90 years young, was granted her wish for a sewing machine so she could sew masks to distribute to others.  Her old sewing machine had broken and she was unable to replace it on her own.  We were thrilled to be able to help Natalie use her love of sewing to help out others in her community!

A wish for IPADS for residents

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020

IPADS were delivered to five apartment complexes in Batavia and Warsaw to allow residents to facetime with family members they have not seen in a long time.  These IPADS will also enable residents to participate in virtual medical appointments.

250th Wish Granted! A Wish to sit in the cockpit of a military plane again

Thursday, December 5th, 2019

Our 25oth wish was granted to Robert, 96 years young, a 30 year WWII Air Force Veteran who flew missions over Burma, China and the Pacific.  His dream was to 

once again sit in the cockpit of a plane.

A Wish to go to a Paint Night

Friday, September 27th, 2019

Ida loves to do paint-by-numbers, but really wanted to go to a paint  night class and have a teacher help her paint something.

A Wish for a 90th Birthday Celebration at the Colored Musicians Club

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Ed, a Korean War Veteran, wished to celebrate his 90th birthday with a party with friends and family at his beloved Colored Musicians Club. 

 

Our 200th Wish! A Wish to go to a Sabres game

Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

We granted our 200th wish to a very special senior!  Ed loves hockey and the Buffalo Sabres.  His wish was to go to a game and cheer on his favorite team in person.

A Wish Granted to 109 year old Catherine!

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Catherine, a resident at Elderwood Assisted Living, is our oldest wish recipient to date!  At 109, her wish was to be driven around her old neighborhood and then have dinner at a nice italian restuarant.