Funding
Our wishes are made possible through individual and corporate donations, memorials, car donations, a foundation grant, and our major fundraisers - The Sustaining Wish Angel Membership and the Annual Heart to Heart Ball.
All donations of time money or in-kind gifts are tax deductible.
The smiles, the tears, the laughter and love of friends and families are the rewards we receive from granting wishes.
These wishes are small in nature but are very large in the hearts of the wish recipients and their loved ones.
An Elderly Wish Foundation
Rivertown Resource Building
301 W. 10th Street
Antioch, CA 94509
Mailing Address:
An Elderly Wish Foundation
P.O. Box 4365
Antioch, CA 94531-4365
Phone:
925-978-1883
Fax: 925-978-1884
Email:info@elderlywish.org
OUR FIRST WISH:
Elizabeth McWhorter, 78
Our Founder's Mother
Elizabeth's wish, "Maybe I'd like to
play them One Armed Bandits." She spent some of her final days in Reno Courtesy of the Silver Legacy. Elizabeth died two days later.
Wishes
Wish #114
Nellie Huillade had her 99th Birthday Celebration at Cortona Park in Brentwood. The cake and balloons were provided by AEWF so she could celebrate this occasion with all the residents and staff at Cortona for this special birthday.
Wish #113
John wished to have a dinner delivered from a nice restaurant to celebrate his 39th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Carolyn. AEWF arranged for a catered salmon dinner and cheesecake to be delivered to their home from Cap's Restaurant in Brentwood for this special occasion.
Wish #112
Anne Smith, from Manor Care in Walnut Creek, wished to go to Disneyland but because her health prevented her from traveling, AEWF brought Disneyland to her. This was a surprise from her caregiver and good friends. The Disneyland office sent her a signed Lifetime Membership to Disneyland and signed pictures from all the Disneyland characters. She was also treated to a small party with a Mickey Mouse Cake and all the decorations. She was delighted to wear her Mickey Mouse Ears.
Wish #111
Delia Hill, from Concord, wanted to have one last overnight trip to a casino for fun at the slots with her daughter. AEWF arranged for a trip to Thunder Valley Hotel in Lincoln for a “Stay and Play” Package. This brought her great enjoyment during this difficult time.
Wish #110
Marla Luckhardt (left)
with Wish Recipient Tony Gonsalves & his wife Theresa