, /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish and ESPN have announced that the "My Wish" series will soon return for its 17 year on . The series focuses on the inspiring journeys of children with critical illnesses whose lives are forever changed when their wishes to meet their favorite sports heroes and teams come true. From , through , a new feature will be released each day during the hour of .
Once debuted, features will continue to air for a 24-hour period on successive programs. A digital version of each "My Wish" story will be available on the ESPN and Make-A-Wish websites. The website will also include an entry for the Spanish-language counterpart series, " ," featuring exclusive interview footage captured in Spanish.
For each of the wishes featured, ESPN cameras were on-hand to document the wish journey from the initial surprise when the wish kids learned their wish was coming true to the life-changing day when they met their favorite athlete or team. Over the years, "My Wish" has featured global superstars, world champions, gold medalists, hall of famers and MVPs. This year's roster of wish kids, star-studded athletes and teams includes: "The power of the 'My Wish' series lies in the beautiful way that ESPN honors these wish kids and their families by letting them share their inspiring stories with viewers," said , president and CEO, Make-A-Wish America.
"Once viewers hear what these families have dealt with and overcome, they can start to see the critical role a wish plays in rest.