Katie’s Wish Comes True at Forbes House
At Forbes House, the new Wishing Tree has already started making dreams a reality. When Katie placed her wish upon the tree, it came as no surprise to anyone who knows her what she was asking for. Katie is a lifelong Celtic fan who has supported “the Hoops” through thick and thin and her wish was to see a match live at Celtic Park.
As soon as Katie placed her wish on the tree, the Forbes team set to work. With everyone from management, activities and care staff all pulling together, it wasn’t long before she had tickets to see Celtic face Newcastle at Celtic Park.
In the days leading up to the game, Katie shared stories about her favourite players with staff and spoke often about finally getting the chance to see them play. Before long, her scarf was laid out, and she was on her way to Celtic Park.
On the big day, Katie travelled with Nadine and Jordyn from the Forbes team in the home’s minibus. The drive up quickly turned into the perfect rehearsal, with Katie leading the way as everyone got their vocal cords warmed up to a few songs before rolling into Glasgow.
Arriving at Celtic Park, Katie was buzzing, and the atmosphere was incredible. Photos outside the stadium were a must, but the real surprise came when she was given special pitch-side access, right into the thick of it. With more than 55,000 fans packed in, Katie cheered Celtic on as they put four goals past Newcastle in an emphatic 4–0 win. Between the goals, the drama, and the thunderous return of Kieran Tierney after six years away at Arsenal, it was the kind of match any fan would dream of.
Katie loved every minute of it. On the journey home, she couldn’t stop smiling or talking about the day, and it didn’t end there. Since that first trip, Katie has already returned to Celtic Park, with plans for more matches in the future. What began as a single wish has now become a regular part of her life, proving that the Wishing Tree creates lasting opportunities that bring real joy.
Katie’s wish shows what makes Forbes House such a special place to live. This wasn’t just about one day at Celtic Park, but about a team who go above and beyond to create experiences that matter. All of us at Enhance are proud of the Forbes team for bringing the Wishing Tree to life and showing what outstanding care truly looks like.
We look forward to seeing Katie enjoy more trips to watch her beloved Celtic, and to celebrating many more wishes coming true for our residents across Enhance Healthcare.
