Don't take our word for it - here's what some of our biggest fans have to say about NTL:

Dear Mr. Haverstick,

Words can never thank you enough for the wonderful memory my daughter Joanne S. and I will cherish. NTL granted her wish to meet Reba McEntire when we attended the Reba and Kelly Concert this past Friday (2/8/08) at Conseco Fieldhouse. 

To see the happiness in my daughter's smile will be moments to recall whenever her terminal cancer gives her pain and some bad days. We will talk about the special gift you shared through your generous time and efforts. God Bless you and all your contacts in your wonderful foundation of helpers. 

If we can ever share our special experience to help others please let us know. 

Sincere Thanks, 
Jean H., 
  Joanne's Mother

Aunt Dawn's Niece Says Thanks!

Dear Mr. Haverstick,

On September 8, 2007, you and Bob Lamey, provided Roy Surface of Frankfort, a day to remember by your visit at the Clinton House Nursing Home.  It seemed you must have gifted everything that bore a Colts logo on it. Roy has had on his Colts hat or socks every time we visited since then!

We wanted you to know that Roy passed away last night (11/28) around midnight. 

We will be forever grateful for the pleasure you and Mr. Lamey brought to Roy.

Sincerely,

Roy's nephew and wife
Lloyd and Kay Surface

PS: The Colts hat is to be buried with Roy......he would like that I know.

Two Notes of Thanks Shared with the NTL Board for a wish granted to Dennis Lundberg

A Daughter of Wish Recipient Norm Stinson, Says Thanks to NTL

Hello Bob,

My name is Christy S. and you and your organization helped grant my grandmother's wish of having dinner with her family one last time. We had Gray's cater to us in my home. Well, I wanted to let you know that my grandmother lost her fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Friday, May 5 at 2:05 a.m. I wanted to let you know that the last time my grandmother spoke coherently to anyone was on Friday, April 21. She was talking about the wonderful dinner that was done for her. It was truly one of her most cherished memories. Myself nor anyone else will ever forget what you and your organization helped do for my grandmother. I don't think I will ever be able to express my sincere thanks enough. Please keep up the good work and continue to remember that just because we grow old does not mean we do have wishes ourselves.

Thanks again!
Christy S. & The Entire Family of Elsie M.

The following email came from Denny Darnell, in relation to a wish he helped fulfill for Leona Wynne - a meet and greet with NASCAR Racer, Bill Elliot:

Bob:

I have to say I didn’t want another event to deal with last week as we were loaded with a full schedule of activities for all three of our drivers. But I couldn’t say no to your request. When the schedule changed on Saturday morning, one of my biggest concerns was Leona not being able to meet Bill. 

Debby and I are pleased everything worked out. I’m glad her wish came true. And, when I get the next Make-A-Wish request or whatever, I will remember this opportunity and make sure we use every means possible to fulfill someone’s dream. Thanks you for influencing me to do something so worthwhile.


Denny Darnell

Dear Mr. Haverstick,

Several years ago, you and your foundation made a wish come true for my mother and my sister in Oklahoma City. My name is Pamela J.. My Mom's name was Mary M. and my sister's name, mom's caretaker, is Melanie R.. You were so kind and paid the storage bill to release my mom's and sisters things from a 10 year storage stay. I was able to take their items, things they had not seen in 10 years to be kept at my house in Franklin Indiana. Periodically, when we would visit would slowly manuever the items back to my mom. 

My Mother passed away February 16, 2005. On behalf of myself and my sister Melanie, can I just tell you how much your lovely act of kindness and generosity meant to my mom. She worried about my sister being left with the added burden of the storage bill after she passed. Thank you again for your wonderful organization and for caring about the elderly and their dreams. God Bless.

Sincerely,

Pamela J.
Franklin, IN

"I really enjoyed...your concept of helping the elderly realize their dreams. Even when we do what we can to keep them comfortable, their fantasy lives are rarely acknowledged, much less indulged.  Please let me know what, if anything, I can do."  Jody H.

"Thank you for coordinating the visit of my mother with the mayor.  She was the most mentally alert I have seen in years."  Betty S.

"...You are getting the ball rolling in many places, enabling people to do good things for others.  Many people have the desire but don't know what or how.  You are showing them the way...!"  Frank B.

"Thanks so much for doing what you do to keep residents excited about life!" Karen S.

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