Tune in to experience the joy of five seriously ill kids who live out their sporting wishes on the critically acclaimed “My Wish” series, starting Sunday on ESPN SportsCenter.

The series, presented by ESPN, is sponsored by The Walt Disney Company. The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® , ESPN and Disney are collaborating for the fourth consecutive year to bring the heart-warming “My Wish” features to SportsCenter viewers. Emmy Award-winning reporter Chris Connelly introduces viewers to each wish kid and family through moving interviews, followed by an inside look at each wish, including the kids enjoying exclusive sports experiences with their favorite athletes.

This year’s wish-granting pros are: MLB All-Stars Jimmy Rollins (Philadelphia Phillies) and David Wright (New York Mets); NFL Pro Bowl running back Marion Barber (Dallas Cowboys); NBA All-Star Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets); and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk.

This year’s wish kids and their wishes:

Ian, 6, met Marion Barber at the Cowboys’ mini-camp, touring the locker room, going through drills with Barber and the running backs, leading the post-practice huddle and even meeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. (Sunday, July 5) View Ian's wish...

Shaquille, 18, took part in pregame warm-ups and batting practice with Jimmy Rollins and then joined his new Phillies teammates in the dugout for a spring-training game against the Atlanta Braves. (Monday, July 6) View Shaquille's wish...

Jamarkus, 12, was entertained by Tony Hawk and some of his friends with a high-flying skateboarding exhibition before having lunch and playing a yet-to-be-released video game with the action sports mogul. (Tuesday, July 7) View Jamarkus' wish...

Cole, 10, traveled to North Carolina to meet Chris Paul, who took Cole to visit his boyhood home, shoot hoops at his old high school gym, have lunch at Cole’s favorite restaurant and present him with Jordan Brand CP3 shoes and gear. (Wednesday, July 8) View Cole's wish...

Matthew, 6, was surprised at his family’s home by New York Mets mascot Mr. Met, who invited the young baseball fan to Milwaukee to play catch with his favorite Met, David Wright. There, Wright introduced Matthew to his Mets teammates, played catch with him and pitched so Matthew could hit "home runs" over the outfield fence. (Thursday, July 9) View Matthew's wish...

Since 2006, “My Wish” has offered an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at the wish-granting experience and featured wish kids participating in sports-related activities with athletes such as: Major League Baseball’s Derek Jeter, Grady Sizemore and Todd Helton, the NBA’s Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O’Neal, figure skating star Michelle Kwan, NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, and the NFL’s Donovan McNabb, Tedy Bruschi, Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger.

Photos: Amy Gutierrez/ESPN (Ian); Make-A-Wish Foundation (Shaquille); Robert Franklin/ESPN (Cole); Make-A-Wish Foundation (Matthew); K.C. Alfred/ESPN (Jamarkus).