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A Life's Wish is a foundation whose purpose is to honor Senior Citizens and Deserving Adults by helping them fulfill their lifetime wishes. We, at Hospice For Utah are similarly honored to have the privilege of working with this phenomenal group in granting wishes to a few of our patients. We hope to continue in our combined efforts and grant further wishes.
Please visit the A Life's Wish website at www.alifeswish.org for further information. You can also be a great part of their work and make a donation by clicking here.
Following are some of the examples of the incredible wishes that A Life's Wish has granted for our patients.
We thank them for their tireless efforts and inspirational work.
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 Margaret, a beautiful 89 year old woman who resides in a care facility in West Jordan, Utah requested an authentic Italian meal, specifically Fettuccini Alfredo and Spumoni. She wanted to share this meal with her niece Diane, nephew-in-law Ben, and a few close caregivers from both the facility and Hospice for Utah. With much help from the community, A Life’s Wish was able to provide Margaret with a wonderful meal from Tuscany, and homemade Spumoni from Bella Citta. Bond’s Floral also donated a beautiful flower arrangement for the table, as her eyesight has worsened and her caregivers from Hospice for Utah mentioned she enjoys receiving great big bouquets.
Margaret’s love for Italian food came from her late husband who was from Italy. They often enjoyed Italian meals together with family and friends, which brings fond memories back for Margaret. She also loves being in an environment where she can socialize with people. This was a wonderful day for her; she was center of
attention, enjoyed an amazing meal and dessert and was able to spend some time just enjoying the people that are closest to her.
Thank you so much to our community sponsors who made donations to make this happen. You helped to grant the wish of a very deserving Senior!!!
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 Val, a 67 year old man, suffering from emphysema and end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, visits the Grand Canyon! Val, since childhood, had always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon and with the help of his hospice social worker he requested a wish with us. On July 23, a four-passenger Piper plane left Diamond Flight Center in Spanish Fork and headed to Logan to pick up Val, his nurse and his aide, and take them to the Grand Canyon.
This was the wish of a lifetime for Val and we are grateful for the opportunity to grant it to him! Click on the link to read the pdf from the Logan Herald Journal newspaper.
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 Fred, an 80 year old man, suffering from Parkinson’s disease requested a trip to Florida to see his brother and sister. His brother is in poor health and was preparing for a major surgery. He also wanted to visit his son, who is the Director of a Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital, in Georgia. He is a very proud father and wanted to visit the hospital that his son had started. At the end of July we were able to send Fred, and his wife Twila, on the trip of their dreams!
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