13 February 2018, updated 25 July 2018
Hero’s Wish: honouring veterans and war widows with experiences to add to their treasured memories.
Thank you to everyone who has helped fulfill the first round of wishes in the Hero’s Wish program. Thank you for your donations, your gifts of .
Do donate! Your donations will go towards the next round of wishes and will help us ensure that nobody’s wish goes unfulfilled.
Support in Kind – if you can offer support in the way of goods or services, please contact us
Updated: 21 June 2018
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Personalised Number PlatesKevin, a Vietnam Veteran from our Independent Living Units (ILUs), a career soldier who served two terms in Vietnam, wished for number plates with his army regiment number on them. Wish fulfilled thanks to your generosity |
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Seafood DinnerA group of veterans and war widows from Vasey RSL Care Bundoora wished for a seafood dinner. Thanks to the generosity of Parade College Bundoora, their wish was granted. Wish fulfilled thanks to the students and staff from Parade College Bundoora |
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Brothers in armsReg from Vasey RSL Care Bundoora, and his brother Peter, who both served in WWII and whose father served in WWI, wished to take part in a service of remembrance, and lay wreaths on their parents’ graves. Thanks to the Springvale Botanical Cemetery and your donations, this wish was fulfilled, with many family members present. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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Tigers at the MCGBetty from Vasey RSL Care Brighton has been a loyal Richmond supporter all her life and wished to see them play at the MCG. Thanks to some wonderful donors, she was seated in the members area and enjoyed a fabulous time with her granddaughter and great grandson. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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Visit to the Shrine of RemembranceMary from Vasey RSL Care Brighton East, whose father served in WWI, and whose husband and two brothers served in WWII – and one of her brothers did not return – wanted to honour her father and brothers with a visit the Galleries of Remembrance at the Shrine. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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Simpsons FanDesmond from Vasey RSL Care Frankston South is a keen Simpsons fan and asked for Simpsons DVDs. Wish fulfilled thanks to Wendy’s donation |
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Lunch for OthersLewis told us of the ‘Smiling Voices’at 13CABS, who make a great start to his day when he calls to book a cab. He wished to take them to lunch to thank them for the difference they make to his life. Wish fulfilled thanks to the generosity of Highett RSL |
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Garden VisitJoan, a keen gardener at our Brighton home wanted to visit a garden. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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Seafood Lunch for AllThe residents at Vasey RSL Care Ivanhoe got together for their wish – a seafood lunch. Wish fulfilled thanks to Medirest and generous donors |
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Movie BuffAlan from Vasey RSL Care Frankston South had a simple wish – to go to the movies. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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Fishing in Port Philip BayKeen angler Gordon from Vasey RSL Care Frankston South wanted to go fishing again. Thanks to ‘Relax Go Fishing’ his wish was fulfilled. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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WAAAF ReunionPeg from Vasey RSL Care Brighton East is an ex-Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force member (WAAAF) and she told us that there are only three others of the original 26 still around and she asked for a reunion with them. One was not well enough to come, but three came together with two ladies from the current RAAF for a lunch and sharing of memories. Wish fulfilled thanks to your support |
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Tiger Moth FlightNot everyone would be game for this, but Ken from Vasey RSL Care Bundoora, wished for a flight in a biplane to mark his 100th birthday. Wish fulfilled thanks to your donations – and it was covered briefly on The Project – check it out. |
If there is a specific wish you would like to support, simply write the name of the wish in the space provided on the form.
If you can help with making the wish come true , please contact Fran on 03 9810 5500.
Thank you
Making wishes come true for our veterans and war widows.
Note: funding targets are estimates of the costs related to the wishes including anticipated out-of-pocket expenses and associated costs such as refreshments, transport and additional staffing. All monies and in kind donations received for Hero’s Wish will be spent on the costs relating to to fulfilling wishes. Your donations are very gratefully received.