Past and present dreams realized
ESPN and Make-A-Wish have partnered to help children experiencing critical illnesses meet and spend time with their favorite athletes for 17 years. More than 80 wish kids have allowed ESPN to document their dreams becoming reality.
To continue the tradition this year, "SportsCenter" presents five new stories featuring the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and seven-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky.
My Wish 2024
Two NFL teams, an Olympian, a college basketball power and an MLB All-Star granted wishes in 2024.
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San Francisco 49ers
In the heart of Kentucky, Levi, 12, proudly wears the red, gold and white of his favorite NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers. After a 2½-year battle with leukemia, he's in remission, and the team rolled out the red carpet to welcome him.
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Katie Ledecky
A bone cancer diagnosis sidelined Ohio 10-year-old Laura, who had to relearn how to walk after a mass above her knee required surgery to remove. An avid swimmer, Laura chose to spend time in the pool with 16-time world-record breaker Katie Ledecky.
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Duke Blue Devils
For five years, chronic kidney disease impacted all facets of Bradee Vance's life, including playing basketball. After receiving a kidney transplant, the 18-year-old got to root for Duke against rival North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Miami Dolphins
Yisroel, a 15-year-old who lives with metabolic disorder, gives himself growth hormone injections while he waits on a transplant list for a new liver. For his wish, the South Florida native spent time with his favorite NFL team and met quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
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Freddie Freeman
Even at a young age, Gunnar from South Carolina didn't want his respiratory disorder to define him, so he attacked treatments head-on, just like he does baseball. He recently played catch with his favorite player, first baseman Freddie Freeman, before a game at Dodger Stadium.
Wish Archive
Since 2006, ESPN and Make-A-Wish have captured unforgettable moments, as wish kids shared their brave journeys with the athletes they admire.