Katie Ann Faith was sent on a trip to Tampa, Florida to visit the beach for a last time with a close friend (Debbie Machan). The ladies left on 4/21/14.
Category: 2014
23. Charles Otto
Charles’ wish was to travel to visit his sister in Corvallis, Oregon from his home in Portland, Oregon. He also asked for a autographed jersey from Max Unger of the Seattle Seahawks.
SAFE Transportation picked Charles up and took him to spend 3 days with his sister. St. Louis sports agent Harold Lewis was able to arrange for him to receive an autographed jersey.
Stella’s Wish Foundation also sent a gift basket and a $100.00 check to help pay for oxygen during his trip.
I would like to thank you and the Stella’s Wish Foundation for helping put together a visit from my brother, Charles Otto, of Portland, OR. He had wanted to make the trip to see me and our older brother before he got to the point that he could not handle the trip. He was also thinking that this would most likely be one of the last times we three would be together.
The trip worked out flawlessly! Our brother came from Seattle, the weather was just lovely spring sunshine that popped all the trees into bloom. Charley had not been on the freeway for quite some time and he enjoyed seeing how things had changed – mostly the traffic! He was in a good place with his cancer, as he felt good and able to do the things we had planned. He was especially pleased to be able to take us all out for lunch to celebrate my birthday!
His “snack” box arrived shortly after he’d left for Portland but we took it down to the UPS store and they delivered it to him the next day. I think it weighed about 14-plus pounds of chocolate – he was happy! We encouraged him to share most of it with his care-givers, drivers and friends. You really knew what he liked!
This was a lovely thing for you and the foundation you represent to do; it was perfect all the way around and meant so much to Charley, myself and our brother. Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Patricia Dale
Can’t thank you enough for your kindness and compassion and wonderful gifts to our patient! If you could have seen his happiness!!! It warms my heart and I thank you and your team for your utmost generosity! May you all be blessed!
Sharon Crosby, MSW, CSWA
Adventist Home Care Social Worker