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 Dreams Come True
"Dreams do come true at any age."
Magnolia Health Corporation began a unique, new program called "Dreams Come True." This program is designed to help senior residents turn their dreams into realities. A dream may be as simple as returning to a place once adored, observing a sport or activity once admired, or more complex by fulfilling an adventure still desired.
"We are very excited about this new program. It gives us an opportunity to go beyond the normal boundaries established in a care facility. The idea of being able to fulfill the dreams of our residents is both exciting and immensely rewarding. Everybody has dreams!"
-- Kenny Moyle, Chief Executive Officer
Family and friends help make 105 birthday celebration special and a DREAM COME TRUE!
When asked, this special resident said she has very few regrets in her life. However, if she could still do one thing, it would be to visit her home and friends again in Grover Beach, California.
    
"It's been a big, big day, and I've seen my home. That was my wish, to see my home again in Grover Beach. The people that live there are taking such good care of my home!" --- Dreams Come True Recipient
Special thanks to High Class Limousines and many family and friends for making this Dream Come True!
This special resident expressed a desire to visit the Hoover Dam many times. To make this surprise even better his sister and her husband, from Missouri, were waiting at the dam to greet him!
  
“This dam has a lot of great history and breathtaking views. I wanted to visit the Hoover Dam to see the new bridge. I have been to 21 countries and 4 different islands and this beats everything yet. What a wonderful day and surprise this is!”
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
  
Special thanks to the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce and Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures for contributing the river raft tour and making this dream possible!
Two residents sharing a similar dream, to go to an Oakland Raiders game, were surprised with an evening full of football and fun! Both residents, Raiders fans for over 40 years, never had the opportunity to go to a game until now.
  
“The Raiders have always been my favorite team. This was one of the best days of my life! I still can’t believe it. I met some of the players, and the Raiders won making it even better!”
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
  
“I have always loved the Raiders. I am a huge fan, and I will remember this day forever!"
--Dreams Come True Recipient
Special thanks to the Oakland Raiders’ organization and players: Nnamdi Asomugha, Cornerback #21; Stanford Routt, Cornerback #26; Desmond Bryant, Defensive Tackle #90; Alex Daniels, Defensive End #71; and Jonathan Holland, Wide Receiver #17, for making these DREAMS COME TRUE!
Thanks also to #1 Sports Fan in Tulare and Sport Chalet in Visalia for providing our dream recipients with new Raiders apparel for the game!
Local motorcycle groups, community participants, family and friends help make 84th birthday celebration special.
"For my 84th birthday I wanted to ride on a motorcyle again. This went beyond all my wildest dreams. No one has ever celebrated my life like this before."
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
Special thanks to the following for making this DREAM COME TRUE:
Local Motorcycle Groups . . . Star Chapter 163, Tulare County Family Travelers, Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Members of the Tulare Police and Fire Departments
Tulare Honda, American Thunder, Anonymous Contributors
and all other Community Riders and Participants who joined us for this Birthday Celebration!
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Celebrating turning 102 at Dodger Stadium with staff members, family and friends.
"I feel happy. I'm happy because I get to see the ballpark and listen to the players. I'm very happy!"
--Dreams Come True Recipient
Special thanks to the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium for making this DREAM COME TRUE!
  
Receiving honorary high school diploma on 101 birthday.
"On many occasions this special resident shared with me her desire to get a high school diploma. Just knowing we have turned this dream into a reality warms my heart. "
-- Long-time friend and nurse
This special Dreams Come True Recipient passed away shortly after this celebration was held in her honor. She is deeply missed by family, friends and staff members.
Special thanks to the following for making this DREAM COME TRUE!
Tulare Adult School, Amvets of Tulare Post 56, Stile's Flower Shoppe, Details Party Rentals, City Council Members, Tulare Joint Union High School District; Sound Wave Band, Tulare Community Band, Local High School Students, ZZYXZ Mobile DJ Service and all other Community Members, Family and Participants!
  
A 60th High School Class Reunion was a special day to celebrate and remember!
"I have always loved my class reunions, and today I was treated like a queen. I am so happy!"
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
Special thanks to the following for making this DREAM COME TRUE:
High Class Limousine Service, Buttercup Flower Shop, Touch of Class Salon and Day Spa, Local High School Students and Lots of Friends and Family!
  
Sisters reunited after six long years for one of their favorite past pass-times, a special lunch followed by a full day of shopping.
“This has been such a wonderful day. Opening my eyes and seeing my sister for the first time in six years is a DREAM COME TRUE!”
--Dreams Come True Recipient
Special thanks to Red Robin Restaurant, Citizens Business Bank and former Raiders defensive end Greg Townsend for helping make this DREAM COME TRUE!
  
A love for the Special Olympics and a dream to participate, for many years, finally comes true. Previously limited to cheering for friends, these games were different.
"We are so excited we were able to make this DREAM COME TRUE. This special resident has shared with me on many occasions her love for the Special Olympics and a desire to participate. Today was a very special day!"
--long time friend and activity director
Dreams Come True recipient won a bronze medal in the tennis ball throw! Special thanks to the Tulare County Special Olympics Association for helping make this DREAM COME TRUE!
  
Two special residents, sharing a similar dream to go deep sea fishing, were surprised with an adventurous day. One resident had a longing to return to the ocean after 25 years and another was fulfilling a dream for the first time.
  
“My dream to return to the ocean finally came true. I use to love fishing with my husband. We had our own boat and would go almost every
weekend. Today was a very special day! I never thought I would get to see or fish in the ocean again.”
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
  
“I have loved fishing my entire life. I have fished in many lakes and streams but never in the ocean. Fishing in the ocean is something I have always wanted to do, but never thought in my wildest dreams I would have the opportunity. Today was a DREAM COME TRUE, and I caught some really big fish!”
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
  Special thanks to Virg’s Landing (Morro Bay, CA) and boat Captains John Rowley and Joe Anderton for making
these DREAMS COME TRUE!
Horsing around makes a resident's DREAM COME TRUE!
"This special resident has loved horses her entire life and has shared ofter her desire to pet a horse again."
-- Friend and Activity Director
  
Special thanks to Jesse Arriaga, PowerTime (horse), John Almeda and Elizabeth Holmes for making this DREAM COME TRUE!
  
This Dreams Come True Recipient loved Elvis Presley. On her Birthday she was serenaded by an Elvis impersonator.
“I know all of Elvis’s songs and listen to them daily. This is the best Birthday celebration I have ever had!”
-- Dreams Come True Recipient
  
Special thanks to Mario Ramos (aka Elvis Presley) for making this Dream Come True!
A Fiesta Celebration makes a resident's Dream Come True!
"I have loved Mariachi music my entire life. Sharing this special evening with all my family and friends is a DREAM COME TRUE!
--- Dreams Come True Recipient
  
Special thanks to Sol De Oro Mariachi Band, Juanito's Mexican Restaurant, and lots of family, friends and volunteers for making this DREAM COME TRUE!
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