The Bucket List Project Foundation

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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 experience 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.

⚾️ 🥰 This past weekend, we were honored to help make Patty’s wish to attend a Dodgers game with her family come true. 🥰 ...
10/07/2026

⚾️ 🥰 This past weekend, we were honored to help make Patty’s wish to attend a Dodgers game with her family come true. 🥰 ⚾️

🤩 🥰 Wish Update 🤩 🥰With the help & generosity of Star Trek star Scott Bakula and his agent, we were able to make Richard...
09/30/2026

🤩 🥰 Wish Update 🤩 🥰

With the help & generosity of Star Trek star Scott Bakula and his agent, we were able to make Richard's wish of meeting Scott come true!

Our wish recipient, Richard, served in the Air Force, dedciated 28 years to the Long Beach Police Dept., & was a single dad rasing twin boys, while he worked over time on movie sets.
20 years ago, this is how he first met Scott.

Richard was deeply touched by Scott's kindness, compassion, & genunie depth of character, as Scott helped others around the set & often spent time talking & connecting with the crew.

20 years later, Richard & Scott were reunited, catching up over the years with laughs and joy! Richard was thrilled & deeply touched that Scott made time to reconnect.

This connection and conversation meant the WORLD to Richard, and we send our highest appreciation to Scott Bakula & his agent for the profound impact they've made on Richard's life by making this special wish come true!

We are overjoyed to share we raised $2,055 yesterday, with several incredibly generous pledges on their way!Our Foundati...
09/25/2026

We are overjoyed to share we raised $2,055 yesterday, with several incredibly generous pledges on their way!

Our Foundation and our recipients are deeply touched by the heartfelt compassion and support this amazing community has shown our cause. We send our sincere appreciation to you all for making this possible!

A special thank you to The Bickerstaff Family Foundation, Denise Heenan, Phil & Charlene Bosl, Jannie Mackay, Rebekah Halpern, Sherry Hytrek, Rishi Bhargava, Kevin Giser, Katherine Mcilquham, and our anonymous angel donor for championing our cause!

Your contributions have a profound impact on our Wish recipients

TODAY until 12AM is your 😍 last chance 🤩 to participte in this year's Long Beach Gives online fundraiser! 💫🤯 🥰 We are bl...
09/25/2026

TODAY until 12AM is your 😍 last chance 🤩 to participte in this year's Long Beach Gives online fundraiser! 💫

🤯 🥰 We are blown away and deeply touched by the compassionate support of our phenomenal community so far today! Thank you ALL for your belief in our mission and for the lasting impact you make. 🥰 🤯

🫂 Join in the joy and fulfillment of helping bring Bucket List Wishes to life, at the link below 🌈

https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bucket-List-Project-Foundation

🌟 It's finally here! Today is Long Beach Gives, an extraordinary day of giving back to our community! 🎉❤️Our goal for th...
09/24/2026

🌟 It's finally here! Today is Long Beach Gives, an extraordinary day of giving back to our community! 🎉❤️

Our goal for this online fundraiser is to raise $1,000 today to fund an upcomig wish. 😇

🫶 🙌 We are over half way there with $575 thanks to the kindness & geneoristy of Katherine Mcilquham, Rebekah Halpern, Jannie Mackay, Phil & Charlene Bosl!! 🥰🙏

🥳 To join the fun and support our next wish, visit:
https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bucket-List-Project-Foundation

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. Our inspiration and first Bucket List Project wish recipient, Kenny...

🌟 The LAST day to support us during Long Beach Gives online fundraiser is TOMORROW, September 24th! 🫶🙌🥰 Your generosity ...
09/24/2026

🌟 The LAST day to support us during Long Beach Gives online fundraiser is TOMORROW, September 24th! 🫶🙌

🥰 Your generosity matters! Together, we can make a BIG impact in our local community! 💥

Visit:
https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bucket-List-Project-Foundation

Thank you for being the driving force of positive change by supporting of our cause! 🙏

🙏🫶We send our heartfelt appreciation to Jannie Mackay, as well as Phil & Charlene Bosl for their generosity, support, an...
09/22/2026

🙏🫶We send our heartfelt appreciation to Jannie Mackay, as well as Phil & Charlene Bosl for their generosity, support, and belief in our cause! Your kindness makes a powerful impact on our Wish recipients 🫶🙏

🎉 Join the fun and celebrate the impact of local non profits like ours with Long Beach Gives online fundraiser! 🤩

https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bucket-List-Project-Foundation

Just 4 days until Early Giving begins Sept. 17th and ends Sept. 24th for our Long Beach Gives online fundraiser!! We are...
09/11/2026

Just 4 days until Early Giving begins Sept. 17th and ends Sept. 24th for our Long Beach Gives online fundraiser!!

We are honored and excited to participate in this incredible campaign, raising funds for our Wish Fulfillment program.

Your compassion and support deeply impact our Wish recipients and their families, bringing them a custom experience of connection and joy as they face difficult times.

Thank you ALL for your continued kindness and involvement in our cause!

To get involved for and contribute to our mission: https://www.longbeachgives.org/organization/Bucket-List-Project-Foundation

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5620 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA
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