Personal dreams and wishes can come in all shapes and sizes. And from the simplest to the most exotic, one nonprofit charity is trying to fulfill them all.

In just four years of existence, the Twilight Wish Foundation has provided fun escapes like hot air balloon rides, celebrity encounters, and trips to exotic locations for older adults across the nation. It has also provided many others with bare necessities like food, clothes, and lift chairs.

“Through wish granting and group celebrations, we try to give our seniors an unexpected ‘thank you’ for the time they unselfishly devoted to their families, charitable organizations, and the communities we all share,” says Cass Forkin, founder of the national nonprofit based in Fountainville, Pa.

“From those fantastic wishes to the most basic comforts, we try to cover them all. We just want to bring some joy and smiles into quiet, humble lives,” she says.

“I think the most moving thing is the wide variety of wishes that people have,” says Ann's Choice Director of Philanthropy Susan Abtouche. “There is no wish too big or too small that the Twilight Wish Foundation doesn’t try to accomplish, and all of them are equally important.”

Every wish is different
Recently Ann's Choice partnered with the Twilight Wish Foundation to help further their goal of supporting older Americans. Erickson has sponsored their efforts, and a number of Ann’s Choice residents currently volunteer their time to the charity.

Executive director of Ann’s Choice, Joe LoCascio, is helping with the Twilight Wish Foundation’s upcoming silent auction event. “It’s just such a worthy cause,” he says. “They are helping those who have put others first for their whole lives and never wanted anything in return. It’s nice to be able to return the favor.”