On January 24th Elderly Wish Foundation granted a special Wish to Ramey Perez. Ramey has a terminal illness of MDS that is becoming a very rare and aggressive form of Leukemia. Ramey wanted to go to Oregon or Seattle, but he is not able to go that far.  Ramey is now transfusion dependent. His children had plans to visit in January to be with him. Two from Oregon, one from Arizona. His one son lives in Martinez. His children came last Friday, January 23, 2026 and had th

SAVE THE DATE!! This will be Our "Silver Jubilee of Wishes." Come join us as the Elderly Wish Foundation celebrates a monumental accomplishment of serving Contra Costa Residents. The Elderly Wish has been Making wishes come true for 25 years. Our goal is to Grant wishes for our neighbors, friends, and your family members who have serious, chronic or a life threating illnesses. All recipients must be 50 years of age. We are celebrating this wonderful event on February 28th

The Elderly Wish Foundation granted Joy Pella Motl's a very special wish. On December 9th, 2025, Joy was able to fly to New York with her family. Her wish was to see the Famous Rockettes perform in person. Joy's wish came true as she was able to meet and see the famous ROCKETTES perform . Joy said" It is an emotional experience which I was not expecting. Thank you so much!!!

Chaplain Jeff from the Palliative Care Team at John Muir requested a Wish for Javier Ortega. Javier is a 63-year-old client who wished for a Saxophone. Music is his lifeline. This is his way of bringing joy to others and finding purpose amid hardships. A chance to play again not only brightens his day, but brings joy to everyone who hears his music. His greatest wish is to spread happiness. His wife and children long to see his dream fulfilled. Elderly Wish Foundation was