V’s Ambulance Wish was to return home and visit her favourite beach
On the 30th of September, V’s Ambulance Wish was fulfilled when she returned home and visited her favorite Grange Beach with her family. Ambulance Wish South Australia, in partnership with Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service, made her special wish come true, creating memories that will last forever for V and her loved ones.
At home, V settled into her own chair, surrounded by her husband, daughters and granddaughters. “Home is her safe place,” her granddaughter shared. The family enjoyed homemade curry puffs and pineapple snow cake, a family favourite, alongside camellias from V’s garden.
Cherished heirloom rings were passed down to her daughters and granddaughters. One granddaughter also recreated a memory from her wedding day by helping V put on her lipstick – A special moment for the family’s “Lipstick Queen”.
At the beach, V’s face lit up at the sight of the sea and jetty. With her daughters beside her and her favourite classical music playing, she closed her eyes and enjoyed the breeze.
“I’ve had a lovely day,” V said. When asked what the best part had been, her answer was simple: “Family.”
Support this incredible program and help make wishes like V’s possible by donating, becoming a Friend of Ambulance Wish SA, fundraising, Donating a Wish, or becoming a corporate partner: https://ambulancewishsa.org.au/donate/
It takes a Village to fulfill an Ambulance Wish. A Big Thank You to:
Wish Fulfillment Team Members (Volunteers & Staff): Mikaela, Ingrid, Rachel, Jintumol, Sue, Shyla, Yixin
Palliative Care Service Partner: Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service
Photographer: Roy Vandervegt (partially donated services)
Memory Book Printer: John’s Print Centre (partially donated services)
Donate-a-Wish Supporter (for this wish): Stirling Community Shop
Village Captains: V & L
AWSA Program Lead Organisation: Palliative Care South Australia
AWSA Collaborative Partners: St John Ambulance SA & Flinders University
AWSA Program Supporters and Sponsors: SA Government (SA Health)
Our program is proudly supported by community donations, corporate sponsors and the SA Government (SA Health).
