Bucket List Foundation

11/05/2022

A beautiful woman is celebrated and honored today for the extraordinary life and positive impact she made for so many. On behalf of Bucket List Foundation and all who supported her last wish, we are grateful to have been part of your journey 🌹

Lori McClaskey Agresta lost her 12-year battle with Leukemia on Sept. 22, 2022. At home in Scottsdale, AZ, in the arms of her loving husband, Paul Christopulos, and surrounded by family and friends. Born May 14, 1967, and raised in Vancouver, WA, Lori attended Harney Elementary, McLoughlin Jr. High, Fort Vancouver High and Clark College. In 1986 Lori moved to Lake Tahoe, her “happy place”, where she lived life to the fullest! A pentalogy would have to be written to outline Lori’s collection of life experiences and adventures. To keep it brief; Lori loved the outdoors and challenged herself with every new opportunity and activity, with a smile on her face and her infectious positive attitude, she believed she could...so she did. An avid skier, you would find Lori admiring the breathtaking views overlooking Lake Tahoe at the top of Heavenly after plunging the Black Diamond Canyon. A few more of Lori’s favorite activities; golf, hiking, biking, horseback riding, any water sport, if it was presented to her, she was all in.
Travel and aviation lived in Lori’s heart. From taking private pilot lessons as a teenager to traveling the world as a flight attendant, she made lasting memories and friendships, impacting more lives with love and gratitude all over the world. Never forgetting a birthday, anniversary or life event, Lori fostered every single relationship. To know Lori was to love Lori.
Lori is survived by her husband, Paul; her brothers, Steve McClaskey, Eric Bolin, Nicholas Bolin and Jeremy Bolin; her sister, Rebekah Bolin; her biological parents, Paul Bolin and Sunny King; and her countless number of beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, William and Lieselotte McClaskey.

08/24/2022

On behalf of Bucket List Foundation, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones who celebrate Bill’s life and memory. His life rich and full in his faith, family, friends, travel, setting and achieving personal goals. Thank you for allowing us to play a small@part in your journey to checking off your list. Bill is survived by his beautiful wife, Lori, their three young children, Chase, Tejay and Cooper and his adult children, Arianna and Brian. Our prayers and love go out to all who grieve this loss. Imagine now he’s back to golfing and crushing all the Iron Man’s upstairs ❤️🙏 Rest In Peace, Bill.

05/24/2022

In support of Brain Cancer Awareness Month in May, Bucket List Foundation granted Bill's Wish-to experience the Kentucky Derby! That he did!!! Over the course of four full days, Bill and his wife, Lori had the most Epic Equestrian Experiences!!! From private barn and backside workout tours hosted by Churchill Downs and then West Point Thoroughbreds, they met many famous barn horses, trainers and Hall of Fame jockey, Mike Smith, and experienced up close and personal, the best in Equestrian thoroughbreds. They toured the Kentucky Derby Museum and were hosted on a tour of Lane's End Farm and cocktails and dinner at O'Shea's Irish Pub. That was just the start...

Bill and his lovely wife attended two full days of races including Kentucky Oaks, the sister race for 3-year-old fillies and on Saturday, the infamous Kentucky Derby. They were treated like the VIP they are from the viewpoint of the First Turn Club and as their paparazzi, Hans and Ana Maron introduced them to people and places only they could make happen! Members of West Point Thoroughbreds and owners of O'Besos, last years' 4th place winner (147th Kentucky Derby), Hans and Ana helped provide and capture an experience of a lifetime!

64-year-old Bill was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer last year, April 2021. He has sustained 2 brain surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy/radiation and clinical trials, all while working and raising three young children that he and his wife adopted. He is an extraordinary, selfless, giving and godly man. A provider for his biological family of four and foster parent to over 30 children in the last 10 years. A avid runner, swimmer and bicyclist, his wall of medals include 2 successful completions of the ultimate event, the Iron Man triathlon. It is this strength of mind, body, spirit, faith in God and love for his family that provides Bill the resilience and gratitude to fight this disease.

We would like to mention several individuals who went above and beyond to make this wish a very special experience. To Heather Merrick Joyce for coordinating with Bill, Lori and Dillard's Department Store to style her for each event. To Mike and Sara Culver-Truby for offering your beautiful home/VRBO just miles from Churchill Downs. To Hans and Ana Maron for accompanying Bill and Lori and for providing them an epic experience for each incredible day in Louisville, KY. To Ana Maron, thank you for bringing us along by capturing and sharing it with all of us via this extraordinary video. To ALL who donated any amount to help make Bill's Bucket List Wish come true! THANK YOU!!! ❤️

In support of Brain Cancer Awareness Month in May, Bucket List Foundation granted Bill's Wish-to experience the Kentucky Derby! That he did!!! Over the cours...

03/13/2022

Celebrating Wally’s 8th birthday and wishing him another year of good health! You’ve brought SO much love and support to many and we are so grateful for you and your Dad, for your service! ❤️🐾

02/25/2022

More love shared on Valentines Day ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

02/25/2022

We want to say a big THANK YOU to Kathy Cheever and Kat Peterson for making this year’s beautiful tissue covers for our Buckets of Love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

02/23/2022

“Is that all for ME?” 💝 1,000 seniors across 11 senior living facilities and 1 hospice on Valentines Day. Our Bucket of Love senior community outreach 2022 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

02/22/2022

“And they’re just giving this to us? Thank you so much,” said Helen. Our Cupid Crew had the joy and honor of visiting each senior throughout the facility, even in their rooms to share love on Valentines Day. ❤️❤️❤️

02/22/2022

Our mission: To inspire hope and quality of life through our wish granting program. Bucket List granted Betty’s wish (in 2013) to return to Michigan to be close to her family. Now 9 years later, we received a generous donation and beautiful note from her family expressing their gratitude and how it impacted all of their relationships and Betty’s quality of life in the most fragile time. Our mission is not just about the wish or event; it’s about reconnecting family, reconciling relationships and providing memories long after the wish❤️

02/21/2022

We are nearing the end of ‘LOVE’uary, and this whole week, we will share photos and video of the incredible impact of our ‘Bucket of Love’ event on Valentine’s Day! Whether you donated $$ or supplies, volunteered behind the scenes or joined our Cupid Crew, you made a difference in the lives of many! Thank you! ❤️

02/18/2022

Part 2: Our Cupid Crew sharing love to facility-bound senior citizens across the Valley on Valentines Day ❤️ This first photo is taken with an inspiring and beautiful woman who is living life fully at 108 years of age 💫 ❤️

02/17/2022

Valentine cards made by school age children. ❤️Undeniably the most special part of the bucket. We received over 1,500 cards across the valley this year! A HUGE thank you to the students and teachers at .and.girls_club of Greater (Troop 966), McDowell Mountain Elementary and Edison Elementary