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ESPN My Wish Returns Sunday 2023

When children with critical illnesses meet their favorite athletes, they see the impossible as possible. They are inspired to feel stronger and more confident, because those they deeply admire bring them hope and encouragement at a time when they need it most. 

Beginning Sunday, July 16th through Wednesday, July 19th, ESPN will air its multi-day “My Wish” series on SportsCenter, which takes viewers on an in-depth journey into the lives of children with critical illnesses whose wishes to meet their favorite sports heroes were granted by Make-A-Wish®

This will be the 16th year that the series will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning reporter Chris Connelly. Connelly brings these stories to life through insightful and compelling interviews with the wish kids and their families, including wishes granted by centerfielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels; wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals; mixed martial artist and UFC great Dustin Poirier; and quarterback Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills.

Make-A-Wish extends its thanks to Disney and ESPN for their support of the “My Wish” series as part of The Walt Disney Company’s commitment to delivering joy and comfort to children with critical illnesses and their families. Beyond assisting with this year’s series, Disney - together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, including ESPN - has been a steadfast friend of Make-A-Wish for 43 years and has helped the organization grant more than 150,000 Disney-related wishes, including the very first official wish.

Learn more about this year’s #MyWish featured children, athletes and teams below.

I wish to meet Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels
Eli, 6
heart condition

Eli's My Wish Segment
I wish to do the "Griddy" with Ja'Marr Chase from the Cincinnati Bengals
Brixton, 6
leukemia

Brixton's My Wish Video
I wish to meet mixed martial artist and UFC great Dustin Poirier
Alden, 17
cancer

Alden's My Wish Video
I wish to meet the Buffalo Bills
Caleb, 20
cancer

Caleb's My Wish episode