My Wish recollections

ESPN's five-part series titled "My Wish" -- a collaborative effort with the Make-A-Wish Foundation -- will chronicle the granting of sports-related wishes for five children. Each story and experience will be featured on "SportsCenter," and ESPN.com and will feature a first person account of the child's day from a family member who was there. Story

My Wish chat schedule

Chat with some of the participants in this year's My Wish program. Dwyane Wade, 3 p.m. ET, Thursday | Chat wrap Jennifer Walters' Chat wrap Chris Connelly's Chat wrap Noa Ornellas' Chat wrap

My Wish show schedule

Sunday, June 24, Dwyane Wade Monday, June 25, Jimmie Johnson Tuesday, June 26, David Ortiz Wednesday, June 27, Michelle Kwan Thursday, June 28, Drew Brees

My Wish: Danielle and Michelle

Danielle Kraus was a figure skater about to perform in her first ice show when she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that affects the central nervous system. Her dream of skating with the world's best was deferred -- until Michelle Kwan made her wish come true. Story

My Wish: Stephan and David

Stephan Zepeda-LeColst loves David Ortiz and even wrote a paper about the Red Sox first baseman for a class assignment. The fourth-grader's dream was to meet Ortiz, so imagine his excitement when he not only met Big Papi, but was able to hang out with him at Fenway Park. Story

Stephan's thank you to David Ortiz

Dear Big Papi, Thanks so much for granting my wish. It was so cool getting to hang out with you and a once in a lifetime chance to meet my hero. I felt warm all over when I met you and I had a great time seeing the Green Monster and going into the locker room with you. Thank you for being such a great guy! Sincerely yours, Stephan Zepeda-LeColst

My Wish: Jennifer and Jimmie

Most 16-year-olds receive bad news when a police officer pulls them over, but that wasn't the case for Jennifer Walters when a Guttenberg, Iowa, police officer turned on his red lights and siren. Instead of a ticket, this police officer handed her a note from Jimmie Johnson, telling her that her wish had come true. Story

Jennifer's thank you to Jimmie Johnson

Dear Jimmie, Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with me. I had a wonderful time meeting you and watching you race. I will always remember how nice and friendly you were to me. Thanks again for a great day. Good luck this season! Sincerely yours, Jennifer Walters

My Wish: Noa and Dwyane

Noa Ornellas' wish was to meet Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. For awhile it didn't look as though the wish would come true, but Noa never wavered. Noa's perseverance eventually paid off when he received the chance to meet his hero in Chicago (ESPN, 10:30 a.m. ET). Story

Noa's thank you to Dwyane Wade

Dear Dwyane, Thanks for an awesome time. You made my dream come true. Thanks for spending time with me shooting hoops, playing video games and the cool car ride. Sorry I didn't say very much, but meeting you left me speechless. You're the greatest basketball player ever!!!!! I hope your shoulder is better. Have a great season, I'll be watching. GO HEAT! Sincerely yours, Noa Ornellas