Idea acf5205:

A Parents Wish

Posted November 27, 2009

• Posted by: Paul Pearse
• Location: Mississauga, ON Canada
• Category: Promote Well-being
• Cost: Big ($50,000 – $250,000)

Unlike the many "Children's Wish" foundations, there is no foundation out there to grant a last wish to dying parents. I am a father of two children. I have cancer. I do not have the financial means to grant my family a dying wish. In my case it is a family vacation. To another it might be to visit their parents before they die. To another a memory. I want to leave memories for my children. With my wifes assistance and agreement to carry on this challange, I want to leave a legacy so other dying parents can have the opportunity to leave that one big memory to carry on for a lifetime when they are no longer alive. This would be geared to lower income families who do not have the financial means to do this on their own.

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  Cancer has many faces
  I am dying of cancer. I want to help others achieve their own memories
  November 29, 2009 @ 11:31 AM

  
  

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• Tansey

  Wonderful idea - thoughts and prayers from Alberta to you and your family.
  November 28, 2009 @ 2:34 AM EST

  
  

• hamhyde

  This is a worthy cause and you deserve a chance. Hope my vote helps. God bless.
  November 28, 2009 @ 8:56 AM EST

  
  

• Hugh

  You've posted this on my 78th birthday. I have often pondered the extreme differences of the length of time each of us has on this earth. It is sad - heart wrenching to see persons in the hard space for which you're trying to find some relief, not just for self but for all who need it. I wish you success. Especially I hope you find a personal way to your holiday.
  November 28, 2009 @ 9:18 AM EST

  
  

• Denyse

  I volunteer on the Board of Help Fill A Dream Foundation in Victoria, British Columbia. As you mentioned, it is one of those foundations for children's dreams and to support families in the initial stages and with special projects for their child. My father recently passed away. I believe that I understand where you are coming from. I think that your idea is wonderful. I would like to take your idea to my Board, if that is okay with you. My thoughts are with you and your family on this journey.
  November 28, 2009 @ 9:51 AM EST

  
  

• Cancer Fight

  Denyse from the board of help fill a dream foundation,yes you may use my idea,let me know how it goes.Thank you,ps,put me first on your list thanks and God Bless.
  November 28, 2009 @ 11:12 AM EST

  
  

• lb

  God bless you and your family Sir. You are in my prayers.
  November 28, 2009 @ 1:31 PM EST

  
  

• bcteddiebear

  Good luck, we hope you get to enjoy a wonderful holiday with the boys....God Bless :-)
  November 28, 2009 @ 2:07 PM EST

  
  

• optimusprime

  Good luck Paul
  November 28, 2009 @ 2:37 PM EST

  
  

• painterlady

  God be with you and your family Paul. I hope that this works out for you. Sending love from Stayner, Ontario.
  November 28, 2009 @ 4:29 PM EST

  
  

• loriborsos

  Paul I hope you get this wish for you and your family. I know how hard this disease is and to look forward to and spend a holiday with the ones you love can be worth more than money can buy.
  November 28, 2009 @ 8:47 PM EST

  
  

• KelliSuna

  God bless you and your family. I hope you get this wish for you and your family.
  November 29, 2009 @ 12:39 AM EST

  
  

• EK

  Great idea,God bless you & your family.
  November 29, 2009 @ 10:57 AM EST

  
  

• LandofOz

  This is a GREAT idea! God bless you all! xo
  November 29, 2009 @ 9:50 PM EST

  
  

• Denyse

  Sorry that you did not make it to the next round with the Aviva competition. I wish peace and love for you and your family.
  November 30, 2009 @ 10:41 AM EST

  
  

• IssyNottie

  God bless you and your family. Hope your wish comes true, with all my heart.
  November 30, 2009 @ 8:54 PM EST