Is there a legitimate site that grants "bucket wishes" for elderly?

I would have to do some research on the subject, but, is there a reason you cannot fulfill her wish? Being only a few hours from Yosemite?

I would love to be able to, but since we are fully or partially supporting 10 people, our finances are very limited. She wants to take the whole family, which requires some very expensive accommodations.The drive is within our means, but with an overnight in the park, it is not feasible

You have got me thinking – maybe an overnight with just Hubby and me and Great Grandma and grandma (her daughter) would be something we can work out.

What a fantastic idea! I hope there is such an organization, and I hope your great geandmother-in-law gets her wish. I have heard people can donate miles on airlines for people who are sick and need to travel for medical care. I wonder if there is not an organization who grants such wishes if you could you write a letter to the airlines, if she needs a flight, and to a hotel chain in the area, if you could get some sort of great deal for her? It would take a little work, but it could be great PR for the airline or hotel. The biggest problem with the airlines is they now fly incredibly full, so there is very little space for standby.

Also, another idea, almost all the hotel chains give free nights if you open there credit card and waive the annual fee the first year. I think you were on my Q when I asked about opening a new card. I did open the marriott card and had four free nights in the end, I am very glad I did it. Same with the airlines you can many times get a free flight if you open a card, or get a free companion ticket if you need to fly with her.

@YARNLADY Great idea, and…other family memeers can pay their own way. A small price to pay, a few hundred dollars for a night or two in the park.

@YARNLADY I think you and Coloma are on to something. If she has a limited time to live, I don’t think she should be deprived of going to Yosemite for the sake of the other family members.

I think it would be fair to ditch the all or nothing in this scenario, and as Coloma said, whoever wants to go can chip in so as not to be a financial burden that would prevent great-granny from going!

Good luck, I hope you go and I hope it’s a blast.