<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[An Elderly Wish Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ It is our mission to grant wishes to individuals 50 or older who have a serious or chronic illness and live in Contra Costa County]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:48:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.elderlywish.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[AN ELDERLY WISH FOUNDATION CELEBRATED 25 YEARS                                                                                                                                                        ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ELDERLY WISH FOUNDATION was proud to present                                " A SILVER JUBILEE FOR WISHES" on February 28th, 2026, with over 200 guests at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center in Antioch. Celebrating 25 years of Granting Wishes to seniors in Contra Costa County. Guests Enjoyed dinner, along with a Live Auction, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle. Elderly Wish Foundation mission is to grant wishes to individuals 60 years and older, with a chronic or serious illness.  The Board of...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/an-elderly-wish-foundation-celebrated-25-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad1708d66894c6d6f7f528</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:14:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_8a79e130c4ed449581363da3a42aabc3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Mary Chapman, Executive Director of Elderly Wish                                                                                                                                          ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On February 28th, 2026, The Elderly Wish Foundation celebrated in style at the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch with their annual Gala.  They also celebrated their Executive Director, Mary Chapman.  For 25 years Mary stepped into a role that would quietly change the lives of hundreds of seniors in Contra Costa County.  As the Executive Director, Mary didn't just manage a non-profit-----She nurtured a mission of compassion, dignity and joy. Now after 25 years Mary is retiring from her position...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/celebrating-mary-chapman-executive-director-of-elderly-wish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad09683fdd64550e6b6c47</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:19:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_8a79e130c4ed449581363da3a42aabc3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A FAMILY DINNER WAS GRANTED FOR RAMEY PEREZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On January 24th Elderly Wish Foundation granted a special Wish to Ramey Perez. Ramey has a terminal illness of MDS that is becoming a very rare and aggressive form of    Leukemia.  Ramey wanted to go to Oregon or Seattle, but he is not able to go that far.  Ramey is now transfusion dependent.  His children had plans to visit in January to be with him.  Two from Oregon, one from Arizona.  His one son lives in Martinez. His children came last Friday, January 23, 2026 and had the whole weekend...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/a-family-dinner-was-granted-for-ramey-perez</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979b2c913a746db9d7cbba1</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_97912885e90340848e6ae93ff932fc8b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[          OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY IS ALMOST HERE!                                                                                                                                                          ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing Pianist, Joseph Adams.  He is a light jazz pianist that will be entertaining us on the night of our 25th Gala Celebrating                                           " Our Silver Jubilee of Wishes".    Reminder to get your tickets soon as they are going fast. If you have a donation to make, please contact us so we can pick it up or have you drop it off before February 13th.  Come join us for a wonderful evening of fun on February 28th, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/our-25th-anniversary-is-almost-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979a2c467f9308d2972d61e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:49:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_3a5c257859ab4f3ebff5929b9654777d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Our 25th Anniversary is Coming Soon.                                                              ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our "Silver Jubilee of Wishes Benefit" is about to take place. Join us in our celebration. Tickets can be purchased online.  Buy now they will go fast.  Date:    February 28,2026 Where: Lone Tree Golf &#38; Event Center                4800 Golf Course Road                 Antioch, CA 94531 Cost:      $80.00 per person A Fun Evening is in Stored for all:      Starting with " A Delicious Dinner" " Mystery Envelopes " "Card Raffle" "Our  Live Auction " and " Our Silent Aucti0n" Elderly Wish welcomes...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/our-25th-anniversary-is-coming-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b0ac9bd1cfb4bde7d014f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:08:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b59c7_d192a7d3968842f1bc7c57856b8b6191~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_703,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT'S OUR 'SILVER JUBILEE OF WISHES"!! The ELDERLY WISH FOUNDATION WILL CELEBRATE ON FEBRUARY 28th, 2026,             25 YEARS OF GRANTING WISHES!!  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAVE THE DATE!!  This will be Our "Silver Jubilee of Wishes."  Come join us as the Elderly Wish Foundation celebrates a monumental accomplishment of serving Contra Costa Residents.  The Elderly Wish has been Making wishes come true for 25 years. Our goal is to Grant wishes for our neighbors, friends, and your family members who have serious, chronic or a life threating illnesses. All recipients must be 50 years of age.  We are celebrating this wonderful event on February 28th, 2026.  Tickets...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/the-elderly-wish-foundation-will-celebrate-on-february-28th-2026-25-years-of-granting-wishes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694ee832e596739bb33c06cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_277bdecf40084865b3938be469a0cb72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_420,h_420,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOY PELLA MOTL'S WISH CAME TRUE!!! JOY SEEN THE ROCKETTES IN PERSON]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elderly Wish Foundation granted Joy Pella Motl's a very special wish. On December 9th, 2025, Joy was able to fly to New York with her family. Her wish was to see the Famous Rockettes perform in person. Joy's wish came true as she was able to meet and see the famous ROCKETTES perform .  Joy said" It is an emotional experience which I was not expecting.  Thank you so much!!!]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/joy-pella-motl-s-wish-came-true-joy-seen-the-rockettes-in-person</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694edbcaff1e0f06d9c34c51</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_c7e14d150d2748c3a6e37de62d483724~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ SANTA FOR SENIORS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is Elderly Wish sharing a delivery for Discovery Commons in San Ramon.  The residents were so happy and wanted us to keep singing to them.  They got emotional when we handed each one of them their own Santa bag of treasures.  They could not believe the whole bag was just for them.  It is a beautiful facility. Thank you to the Elderly Wish Foundation board members for stuffing the bags with lots of goodies for each senior.  A big "Thank YOU" to all that donated items for the bags this...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/santa-for-seniors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694ed0407e3f33384f865610</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:49:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_042aab374a59464dafe25abffe4773b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javier Ortega gets a Special Wish to Share!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chaplain Jeff from the Palliative Care Team at John Muir requested a Wish for Javier Ortega.  Javier is a 63-year-old client who wished for a Saxophone. Music is his lifeline. This is his way of bringing joy to others and finding purpose amid hardships. A chance to play again not only brightens his day, but brings joy to everyone who hears his music.  His greatest wish is to spread happiness. His wife and children long to see his dream fulfilled.  Elderly Wish Foundation was able to fulfill...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/javier-ortega-gets-a-special-wish-to-share</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693729ba08b2ad15d7011bb5</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_4fa7c109c56e49cc8302f22ea41ba544~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual East County Mega-Mixer                                                           Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracy and Nora Attended and represented AEWH at a Mixer which was hosted by Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood and Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce held this evening. A big success with a lot of dignitaries there.  The mayor of each city attended.  We mingled and met new contacts and reconnected with known contacts which always make the Chamber a fun event.]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/annual-east-county-mega-mixer-discovery-ba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690641cf07f57e48208a3593</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:13:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_0ffebae8dc974602a9fdd215abe3d914~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_195,h_260,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce Turner, our Warrior fan, meets Steph Curry!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Joyce Turner, from Antioch, was told she had terminal cancer she contacted Elderly Wish Foundation.  She wrote that her wish was to go with her daughter and grandson to meet Steph Curry.  Joyce claims she is his # 1  Fan. Her home proves it with many memorabilia items collected over the years.  Seeing Steph would be an absolute dream come true!  Joyce got her wish granted On Friday, October 17th, 2025, Elderly Wish Foundation made that dream come true. Joyce, her daughter, and grandson...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/joyce-turner-our-warrior-fan-meets-steph-curry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6906329ff7b9187937efccb5</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:20:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_631267063963467aafbd59094371899e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_463,h_418,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BELINDA PEREZ WAS GRANTED A SPECIAL LUNCHEON ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belinda Perez wish was to have a special luncheon with her family.  Elderly Wish Foundation granted her a very special lunch with her family at Shirasonis here is Antioch.  She was welcomed with a bouquet of flowers, a very pretty corsage.  She also had a special cake in her honor made by Mike's Pastry shop.  Everything was beautiful.]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/belinda-perez-was-granted-a-special-luncheon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fd1b7ca51f8a92928a37d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:01:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_fe2e08af15bc4744a7adf3d547223d08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_240,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                                                                    ELDERLY WISH CELEBRATES                                                                                              ]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT'S THAT TIME! MARK YOUR 2026 CALENDARS! AN ELDERLY WISH FOUNDATION IS CELEBRATING "A SILVER JUBILEE OF WISHES"   SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026    Lone Tree Golf &#38;Event Center!!!!            more information will follow as we get closer to the date.]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/elderly-wish-is-celebrating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fad8ac94cca4a8cf20379a</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:55:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_277bdecf40084865b3938be469a0cb72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_420,h_420,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALINA ROBIN -WILLETT'S DISNEYLAND WISH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alina's wish was to go to Disneyland.  She was so grateful to the Elderly Wish Foundation for sending her family to Disneyland. They all had an amazing time.  It filled her heart with joy to watch her children and grandchildren experience the magic of the park together. Her grandchildren had so much energy.  Even at the hotel room, they had trouble settling down. But finally, were able to calm down to brush teeth, get to bed and they were fast asleep.]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/alina-robin-willett-s-disneyland-wish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fa58da3868a5b2a1eb740b</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:42:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_361c8eb96a0046318e828e67be2922bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                              LOUIE ROCHA'S VISIT WITH HIS SISTER ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louie's Wish was to see his sister who he had not seen in years.  This came true for him on September 17th, 2025.  Louie is 90 years young and is on hospice. His wife Mary said this would be a great wish for Louie.  Elderly Wish Foundation made it happen.  It was a day surrounded with Family and friends.  They all made Louie smile.  Love was all around him.  Elderly Wish also presented a very special photo book.  It had photos of his sister Virginia from Washington and other family in it.  He...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/louie-rocha-s-visit-with-his-sister</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f9a8a717e22f987176dae6</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:40:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_408fd780cc924839b9c8291262c38c90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_458,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeanne Overton, Lunch with Family and Friends                                                 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 31st Elderly Wish completed our #254 wish.  It went to Jeanne Overton.  It was celebrated with her family and friends.  She is 91 years young.  Jeanne was recently put in a hospice home. She is from a long time Contra Costa Italian Family.  The Mascitelli in Martinez. An interesting note:  Jeanne's mother babysat for Joe DiMaggio!  She was so happy to share her wish with her relatives and friends.]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/jeanne-overton-lunch-with-family-and-friends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c4be5165c4abb322dc431f</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:58:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_117cea7c945d43a3bcf2a840e62d3454~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sammy "A resident of Diablo Valley Acute Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 12th, Mary Chapman from Elderly Wish Foundation granted a wish for an 85- year old "Sammy" Houssine Bellakdar  who is a resident at Diablo Valley Post Acute center in Concord, CA.  His nurse Marilin contacted our office. She stated Sammy's wished he would be able to see and speak to his relatives and friends. Elderly Wish was able to grant him his wish!  A Special gift of an I pad.  He is so grateful.]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/sammy-a-resident-of-diablo-valley-acute-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68abc5f841b76cc4a8c07b1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:32:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_e1153aecc10c408a83a742394b618b9b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta Advocacy Foundation "Jack Roddy's Last Roundup"]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 18th Elderly Wish board members attended along with Delta Advocacy Foundation, A celebration of "Jack Roddy 's last Roundup Golf Tournament and Dinner" at Lone Tree Golf Course." The event took place with a golf tournament followed by a BBQ dinner. The proceeds will help fund the Jack Roddy Memorial Scholarship for High School Seniors. A golf bag was auctioned off after dinner, that was signed by Jack Roddy. It was sold for $2500.00.  There was a video of Jack Roddy's remarkable life....]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/delta-advocacy-foundation-jack-roddy-s-last-roundup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68abaf14855527eea2cebeba</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:13:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older American Act 60th Birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, July 14th the Elderly Wish Foundation attended an event to celebrate  a 60th Birthday Bash of the “Older American Act.”  This Act was established in 1965. The purpose of this act is to make sure that all Americans have available resources to help seniors, caregivers, and their families. This event was hosted by programs in Contra Costa County that are essential to all seniors. As older Americans grow in numbers, these resources help them sort through obstacles and give them the...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/older-american-act-60th-birthday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68795c79d85c525ad1ac05ee</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:39:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_113e483c74bd4e4b8e52621b08477846~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[John's wish to see his son]]></title><description><![CDATA[74-year-old, John Simonds was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.  He had requested a wish from Kati Knox at Grace &#38; Glory Hospice.  John's wish was to see his son &#38; daughter in law who live in Missouri.  His son, Steve Simonds, gave us the dates he would be available to come out here.  Elderly Wish Foundation booked flights, a rental car and hotel stay They arrived on July 9th.  Steve wanted his dad to see him get married, so Kati arranged a small intimate ceremony with cake.  So much joy and...]]></description><link>https://www.elderlywish.org/single-post/john-had-a-wish-to-see-his-son</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6878938398e9e24ce4952731</guid><category><![CDATA[Wish]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4094c9_edafa74890fe430f8c52fe0b32352db5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbie5634</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>