The Bucket List Project Foundation

The Bucket List Project Foundation Help us succeed by supporting our cause! A bucket list allows patients to consider how they would like to spend the remainder of their lives.

The Bucket List Project Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, funds and operates a wish fulfillment program for individuals 18 years and older with life-limiting illnesses and limited resources. The Bucket List Project Foundation fulfills wishes for individuals 18 years and older with life-limiting illnesses and limited resources. Our mission is to give wish recipients the opportunity to experienc

e some of their bucket list dreams, while creating lasting memories with the people they love. The Palliative Care Team at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center implemented the Bucket List Project in 2011 recognizing that patients need support to live better. "Our goal," said oncologist Dr. Nilesh Vora, director of the Palliative Care Program, and one of the original Bucket List Project Foundation founders "is to bring joy by providing a memorable experience for these patients." The Bucket List Project Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is honored to help facilitate those wishes; our goal is to grant every possible wish. OUR INSPIRATION
While providing Palliative Care to Kenny Kozikowski, who was diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer in December 2011, Dr. Nilesh Vora recommended creating a bucket list. It quickly became apparent that Kenny did not have the resources to make his wishes a reality. Members of the Palliative Care team at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center got involved and Kenny's wishes came to fruition: A professional photo session, a VIP visit to the Ellen Show, and, his last wish that others receive the same opportunity to realize their bucket list dreams. Since Kenny's request, over 40 individuals have had their wishes come true thanks to the generous support of people like you. Please help us continue our mission by getting involved.

05/16/2026

We send our gratitude to Ross, a Foundation friend and wish supporter, for his donation of limo services, making past & upcoming wish experiences a special experience in style! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

Thank YOU & all our in-kind supporters that help us provide unforgettable memories for our patients.

We are thrilled to share that we were chosen to receive a 2026 Run Seal Beach Grant this week at Seal Beach City Hall! T...
05/13/2026

We are thrilled to share that we were chosen to receive a 2026 Run Seal Beach Grant this week at Seal Beach City Hall!

The Foundation sends a BIG thank you to the Run Seal Beach Committee for all their hard work & positive community impact. The run itself brought the city together, but also gave back locally, with their event proceeds, to causes like ours.

Our Board & upcoming Wish Recipients send our heartfelt gratitude for their belief in our cause and support of our mission!

05/08/2026

We received wonderful news this morning & wanted to share it with you! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce we have been chosen for a Run Seal Beach Grant!! πŸ€©πŸ’«
Our Board & wish recipients sent our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Run Seal Beach for making a positive, deep impact by supporting their community. πŸ₯°πŸ™πŸ«Ά
This support will directly fund our upcoming wishes & help us continue fulfilling future wishes. 🌈
Stay tuned for our upcoming wishes & Spring Newsletter launch! πŸ§πŸ“£πŸŒΊ

πŸ“£ πŸ’– Board Member Appreciation Spotlight πŸ’–πŸ“£We wanted to send our gratitude & special thanks to our dedicated Board Member...
05/02/2026

πŸ“£ πŸ’– Board Member Appreciation Spotlight πŸ’–πŸ“£

We wanted to send our gratitude & special thanks to our dedicated Board Member & compassionate Social Worker, Jessica Pineda, for her incredibly kind heart, deep care for her patients, & all her hard work identifying wish recipients πŸ«ΆπŸ™πŸ˜‡

Jessica was key in planning our recent Social Worker Appreciation event at Long Beach MemorialCare and also plays a HUGE role in our annual Holiday Cheer program. πŸ’

Thank you Jessica, for all you do for others and for our cause! πŸ₯°

🀩Meet Gracie - Desert Spa Weekend Getaway Wish RecipientπŸ₯°πŸœοΈGracie's wish was a weekend in the desert that included a spa...
04/24/2026

🀩Meet Gracie - Desert Spa Weekend Getaway Wish RecipientπŸ₯°

🏜️Gracie's wish was a weekend in the desert that included a spa suite, massage, facials, and lounging by a palm shaded pool with her love. πŸ‘©β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨πŸ’… She declared it was bliss! πŸ˜‡

Our foundation serves as an invaluable resource to patients like Gracie, who is facing a stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, giving her an oasis from illness. 🏝️

🩺If you are a local social worker, doctor, or patient who could benefit from our cause, please reach out to: [email protected]

Meet Gracie - Spa Weekend Get Away Wish Recipient

We wanted to share the meaningful impact of our cause with you in the moving video below of Sharme's wish testimony to b...
04/10/2026

We wanted to share the meaningful impact of our cause with you in the moving video below of Sharme's wish testimony to brighten your dayπŸ₯°πŸŒžπŸŒˆ

Your support makes a real difference in providing wishes for families like Sharme's. Thank YOU for making it possible! πŸ™πŸ’«

When your daughter and sisters are your besties a weekend away is definitely in order! Sharme and entourage hit the road and headed for the Gas Lamp District...

We send our heartfelt gratitude & appreciation to Debbie Bickerstaff & The Bickerstaff Family for their immense compassi...
04/04/2026

We send our heartfelt gratitude & appreciation to Debbie Bickerstaff & The Bickerstaff Family for their immense compassion, kindness, & continued support of our cause! πŸ₯°πŸ™πŸ«Ά

Thank you for your contributions & genrosity, helping us in our mission to make wishes come true! We could not do it without supporters like YOU!

πŸ₯°πŸ‘As Social Worker Appreciation Month comes to a close, we wanted to share our gratitude and thanks to all social worker...
03/31/2026

πŸ₯°πŸ‘As Social Worker Appreciation Month comes to a close, we wanted to share our gratitude and thanks to all social workers for everything they do for others! πŸ₯°πŸ‘

Today we collaborated with Long Beach MemorialCare and Lazy Dog Restaurant to celebrate our social workers with lunch and a little fun! πŸ₯³

A HUGE thank you to Jessica Pineda & Andrea Carpena for coordinating, & the entire MemorialCare social workers staff for ALL that you do and for making today an amazing event! πŸ«ΆπŸ™

03/27/2026

Happy Friday! We made it to the finish line! πŸ™ŒπŸ‘

Our Foundation Manager, Brittania Southern, is running the local Seal Beach 5k to raise awareness of our cause! πŸ€©πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβš‘οΈ

Her run is inspired by our mission to continue granting wishes for those in needπŸ˜‡

πŸ«ΆπŸ™Please consider supporting her efforts by liking, commenting words of encouragement, or donating at the link below:

Revist this past wish for some "feel good" news on your feed! 🫢Surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends, Rosa...
03/20/2026

Revist this past wish for some "feel good" news on your feed! 🫢

Surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends, Rosa fulfilled her bucket list dream by marrying her beloved. πŸ₯°πŸ‘°β€β™€οΈπŸ€΅β€β™‚️πŸ₯°

The invitations, beautiful venue, photography, food, flowers and rings were all gifted to the bride and groom for their lovely ceremony. β›ͺοΈπŸ“ΈπŸ½οΈπŸ’πŸ’πŸ™

Reflecting on Rosa's wish for an intimate wedding, we are reminded of love's power to bring joy, hope, meaning, and connection to our lives, especially when life gets tough. 🌈

Take a moment, in remembrance, to enjoy her cherished special day at the YouTube link below! πŸ‘©β€β€οΈβ€πŸ‘¨

Surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends, Rosa fulfilled her bucket list dream by marrying her beloved. The invitations, beautiful venue, photogra...

🀩 We are excited to announce the launch of our new YouTube Channel:  !! πŸ€©πŸ’« 🌈 Hear about our origin story, doctor insight...
03/13/2026

🀩 We are excited to announce the launch of our new YouTube Channel: !! 🀩

πŸ’« 🌈 Hear about our origin story, doctor insight, and past patient testimonies in the video below! πŸŒˆπŸ’«

Please take a moment to share in our origin story and the stories of several of our very first wishes fulfilled!Our mission is to bring Bucket List wishes to...

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