WISH FOUNDATIONS - OLDER ADULTS | WISH OF A LIFETIME

Fulfills life-enriching Wishes for senior citizens. Four types of Wishes are granted: Commemorating Service (such as visiting memorials and attending military reunions); Renewing and Celebrating Passions (such as playing in a band or learning to dance); Reconnecting Loved Ones (reconnecting with long-lost friends or loved ones); Fulfilling Lifelong Dreams (such as flying a plane, driving a race care, or skydiving). The service does not send seniors on vacation. Travel must be purpose-driven, with a dream achieved during or as a result of the trip.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

303 E 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203

Hours

M-F: 11:00am-7:00pm EST. Website: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fax

(303) 648-5626

Application process

Potential Wish Recipient or Nominator should fill out and submit a wish form, available on the website. Agency will evaluate the wish to ensure it meets the criteria. If it does not meet the criteria, the potential wish recipient or nominator will receive a letter explaining why. A representative will call and interview the potential wish recipient or nominator. The agency will then make a final determination as to whether the wish will be granted and will notify potential wish recipient or nominator regarding timeframe and logistics, if accepted. If not accepted, the agency will send a letter explaining why.

Fee

None. Agency covers all reasonable expenses of the wish.

Eligibility

Age 65 and older; a citizen or legal resident of the United States; must be unable to fulfill the wish on your own; must be capable of experiencing the wish; must be able to obtain approval from a doctor, if necessary.

Agency info

WISH OF A LIFETIME

Grants life-changing wishes to older adults by fulfilling their dreams through personalized experiences that promote healthy and purposeful aging. The participants' stories are shared to inspire those of all ages.