Betty Cochrane, 92
With her family watching from the ground below, Betty jumped 10,000 feet out of a plane and crossed off the last thing on her bucket list.
Mary MacNeil, 90
Mary is full of wonder and is a firm believer in learning as much as possible about the world around you so, when Mary found out she would have the opportunity to fulfill a wish to get up in a helicopter and take in the beautiful scenery of the Cape Breton Highlands, she was thrilled!
Lorriane Allen, 79
After many years of dreaming that maybe someday she might get the opportunity to see the Gaither’s play, Lorraine’s dream finally came true when she had the great opportunity to attend the Gaither Homecoming Alaska Cruise where she was able to experience a lot of “firsts”.
Joan Sandever, 82
Joan has always dreamed of flying in a helicopter over the Liscomb area of Nova Scotia, and is something she spoke of quite often to her family, never believing she would ever have the opportunity to ride in one. Click above for full story!
Paul Dent
At the young age of 5 years old, Paul watched the planes take off and land at the airport knowing full well that one day he would become a pilot. Not only did Paul get up close to a helicopter one more time, he was given the gift of flight again!
Rodney Stark, 75
70 years ago Rodney saw a helicopter for the first time. He looked at it with so much wonder in his eyes; "a big dragonfly" that he could only dream of seeing up close one day. Not only did Rodney finally see a helicopter for the first time up close, he got to fly in one!
Eric MacDonald, 78
Being a devoted fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Eric has always dreamed of attending a game live in their home arena, never thinking he would have the opportunity to do so. Despite being visually impaired, Eric wanted nothing more than to experience being in the stands, listening to the game, and taking in the excitement of the crowd alongside his grandson.
Norma, 83 and Betty, 79
Norma and Betty make it to Sable Island!
Gord Robinson, 77
Gord revisits his favourite childhood memory!
Ray Benjamin, 74
Ray finally visits “the big land”.
Donald Mailman, 89
Donald visits St. John's, Newfoundland !
Susan, 76 and Etta, 90
Susan and Etta go skydiving!
Joyce Meikle, 88
Joyce Meikle attends the NS International Tattoo!
Warna Murrant, 82
Warna fulfills a lifelong wish to skate down the Rideau Canal.
Elizabeth Baillie, 81
Elizabeth fulfills bucket list item to go dog sledding.
John (Jack) MacLeod, 88
Jack visits his late wife’s hometown of Sherbrook to spend time with family.
Victor Althiem, 78
Victor goes on a rockhounding expedition along the shore of Amethyst Cove.
Stuart Sutherland, 74
Stuart sees his idol, Billy Joel, live in concert.
Alfred Myra, 92
Alfred takes flight in a helicopter.
Neena Vats, 72
Neena visits Newfoundland’s iconic icebergs.