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Wish of a Lifetime from AARP

303 East 17th Avenue Ste 850

Denver,

CO 80224

612-963-7532

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Details

Social and Learning Opportunities: Senior Activities
Service Areas: Boulder County and City of Boulder, Central Mountains: Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, City and County of Denver, City of Aurora, Colorado Springs Metro area: Counties of El Paso, Park, Teller, Denver Metro area: Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson, Eastern Plains: Counties of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Larimer County and City of Fort Collins, Las Animas/ Huerfano: Counties of Huerfano, Las Animas, Northeast Colorado: Counties of Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma, Northwest: Counties of Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Pueblo County and City of Pueblo, San Juan Region: Counties of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan, South Central Colorado: Counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache, Southeast Colorado: Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Prowers, Otero, Summit Region: Counties of Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, Summit, Weld County, West Central: Counties of Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel

Description

Wish of a Lifetime from AARP is a 501c3 non-profit and a charitable affiliate of AARP. We have granted over
2,000 wishes across the nation since 2008. Our mission is to shift the way society views and values our oldest
generations by fulfilling seniors’ dreams and sharing their stories to inspire those of all ages

How A Wish Comes True

Share the Story

HowAWishWorks-Share

A Wish can change a life, but a story can change the world. We need your help to change the culture of aging and show people the value of our oldest generations. Find your favorite Wish Story and share it with your friends and network!

Nomination

Wishes are submitted via our online application form. Anyone can submit a wish, and all applications are reviewed carefully by our wish team. Become a Wish Nominator by submitting an application for a deserving senior in your community!

Nomination > Funding > Fullfillment > Share the Story

Fulfillment

wish box

We have a team of experienced Wish-granters based in Denver who make our wishes happen all across the country! We enlist the help of businesses, organizations, nominators and volunteers in hundreds of communities to participate and make each Wish a truly special experience.

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