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Together, we can change the story of aging, one inspirational wish at a time.
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WOL was established by two-time Olympic Skier, former NFL football player and Colorado native Jeremy Bloom, with a vision to initiate a cultural change by granting Wishes to deserving seniors throughout the nation. At WOL we believe that most seniors have one thing in their life that they have always wanted to do or experience. Through WOL and with your support, we will make those wishes come true, contributing to an American cultural change that honors and celebrates the lives of our elders.

10/31/2026

Who says dressing up is just for kids? 💜🎃

At 75, Barb had a Halloween-worthy dream that was years in the making.

After a lifetime of working on her family farm and appreciating life's simplest pleasures, Barb had always admired the beautiful Victorian dresses she saw in paintings. She dreamed of wearing one herself, even just once.

Wish of a Lifetime helped turn that simple wish into an unforgettable day.

Dressed in elegant gowns, feathered hats, and gloves, Barb and her sister stepped into another era for a Victorian tea party surrounded by family and friends.

This Halloween, we're celebrating Barb and the joy of dressing up, dreaming big, and discovering that a little make-believe can be magical at any age. 💜

10/30/2026

All 30 ballparks. And now, his Brewers are World Series champions. What a year to be Ken! ⚾

This year, Wish of a Lifetime helped Ken complete a quest more than 25 years in the making: visiting every MLB ballpark. Now, his home team has won it all, and he’s over the moon.

When our wish-granting team checked in after the win, his wife, Vicki, put it best:

“It has been surreal. We talk about this being the ultimate ‘baseball Year!’”

A lifelong wish fulfilled and a championship to celebrate. Ken, we’d say “ultimate baseball year” sounds about right. 💜

We’ll let Vicki have the final word: “Gratitude forever. GO BREWERS”

10/29/2026

For Joanna, surviving breast cancer was only part of the battle. Finding her way back to herself was another. 💜

After surgery and a year of chemotherapy, the woman who once enjoyed an active life struggled to find her joy again.

Then she took her husband's hand and stepped onto the dance floor.

What began as a few ballroom dance lessons became something so much bigger. With every step, Joanna rediscovered her confidence, her happiness, and pieces of herself she thought she'd lost.

Wish of a Lifetime from AARP helped Joanna and Michael fulfill their dream of dancing together at a national competition, a moment that once seemed unimaginable.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're celebrating Joanna's journey and the beautiful reminder that even after life's hardest moments, there can still be so much joy ahead. 💜

10/27/2026

Some people wait their whole lives for their Hogwarts letter. Ann got something even better. 🪄💜

At 71, this lifelong Harry Potter fan finally stepped into the magical world she'd dreamed of visiting for years.
But Ann's story is about so much more than a love of books. She spent decades putting others first, caring for her aging parents, helping children with special needs, and bringing joy to families in need.

After a lifetime of making others feel loved and cared for, it was finally her turn.

Wish of a Lifetime from AARP brought Ann and her sister, Mary, to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort for an unforgettable Halloween adventure.

And for a woman who had given so much of herself to others, experiencing a dream of her own was truly magical. ✨

10/24/2026

Some stories are worth traveling across generations. And sometimes, making a difference means helping
someone bring one of those stories to life. ❤️

Lisa, a 67-year-old writer and theatrical storyteller, recently retraced her late mother’s 1953 train
journey across America, with support from Wish of a Lifetime, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Amtrak.

At 22, Lisa’s mother traveled from South Africa to America to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. After arriving in New York, she continued west by train, traveling to Los Angeles aboard the iconic Super Chief.

More than 70 years later, Lisa dreamed of following in her mother’s footsteps.

After spending her mother’s final months as her primary caregiver, Lisa documented their conversations and stories in daily journals. This journey gave Lisa an opportunity to honor her mother’s legacy, reconnect with the adventurous young woman she once was, and continue building their shared story.

Along the way, Lisa was welcomed and supported by AARP staff and volunteers from AARP New York, AARP Illinois, and AARP New Mexico, who helped make her journey even more special. With Amtrak’s support, Lisa traveled aboard the Southwest Chief, carrying her journals, memories, and her mother’s spirit with her.

This National Make a Difference Day, we’re grateful to everyone who helped bring Lisa’s meaningful journey to life and make her experience so memorable. ❤️

10/21/2026

30 ballparks. More than 25 years. One final pin on the map. ⚾💜

Ken’s quest to visit every MLB park began with a love of the game passed down by his father.

It became a family tradition shared with his wife, Vicki, and their daughters.

After Ken reached 25 parks, cancer treatment, mobility challenges, and ongoing care put the final five ballparks seemingly out of reach.

Wish of a Lifetime helped change that.

Ken completed an unforgettable five-park journey at Nationals Park, where the Nationals made ballpark No. 30 one he’ll never forget, complete with batting practice, time with players, the lineup-card exchange, and a personalized No. 30 jersey.

“This is really something that I would never dream of happening. And it did,” Ken said.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Washington Nationals for making Ken’s final stop so extraordinary, and to our Official Hotel Provider, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, for helping make this incredible journey possible. 💜

As World Series excitement builds, we’re celebrating the love of baseball that gave Ken and his family a lifetime of memories.

10/19/2026

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10/14/2026

💜 Seven remarkable lives. Seven powerful stories. Countless moments worth celebrating.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we had the honor of sharing the journeys of Ray, Nelda, Alfredo, John, Laura, Edgar, and Constance. Each brought a lifetime of memories, traditions, resilience, and dreams that remind us how much every story matters.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we celebrate not just the wishes that came true, but the incredible people and legacies behind them.

Because every life has a story worth telling. 💜

10/13/2026

“I chose to join the Navy.” Bert made that decision in 1943. Today, at 102, he still takes pride in it. 💜

On the Navy’s birthday, we’re honoring Bert, who later cared for fellow sailors as a doctor aboard a destroyer minesweeper. He doesn’t always talk much about those years, but they remain an important part of who he is.

This spring, his daughters, Molly and Mary, accompanied him to Washington, D.C., for Journey of Heroes 2026. Through Wish of a Lifetime from AARP and Vital Life Foundation, we had the honor of saying thank you to their dad and his fellow veterans.

Happy birthday, U.S. Navy. To veterans of every branch, we’re grateful for you. If you or someone you love served, share a little of that story below. We’d love to say thank you, too.

10/12/2026

💜 Eight years without seeing his sisters. Decades of missing the place that raised him. And a lifetime of carrying his Apsáalooke heritage in his heart.

For 79-year-old Charlie, the journey back to Montana's Crow Reservation was about so much more than returning home. It was about reconnecting with the people, traditions, and pieces of his life he feared he might never experience again.

Born to a Crow mother and Irish father, Charlie grew up facing prejudice and struggling to find acceptance. Yet the Crow Nation believed in him, supporting his education and helping him build a career he loved.

As the years passed, Charlie lost family members and dear friends. His world grew smaller, and the distance between him and the people he loved felt greater than ever.

But his connection to his heritage never faded.

Through Wish of a Lifetime, Charlie finally returned for the annual Crow Fair, where familiar faces, old friendships, and the traditions of his people welcomed him home.

And when the journey ended, Charlie wanted to give something back.

With his own hands, he created a thank-you gift that held a piece of who he is: a beautiful beaded belt buckle for the employee who helped make his wish possible. Every third bead was carefully knotted using a traditional Crow technique, carrying forward the knowledge and craftsmanship of generations before him.

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate Charlie and the extraordinary importance of preserving cultural traditions, honoring our ancestors, and maintaining the connections that remind us we belong. 💜

Read Charlie's full story in our first comment.

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