Nearly 100 wish stories have connected children with critical illnesses to their sports heroes, inspiring millions of viewers over two decades
PHOENIX, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN and Make-A-Wish® are celebrating the 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes through the award-winning "My Wish" series, one of the longest-running and most beloved storytelling features on SportsCenter. Since debuting in 2006, the series has brought viewers inside nearly 100 wish journeys, showcasing the powerful connections between children facing critical illnesses and the athletes and teams they admire most.
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