Southern NV Make-A-Wish Kid Featured In ESPN "My Wish" Series With Fleury

VEGAS (July 13, 2019) - Make-A-Wish® and ESPN® have teamed up for the 14th consecutive year for the annual "My Wish" series intended to showcase life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses that includes Doron, a local wish kid from Las Vegas. Doron is a 13-year-old with lymphoma who wished to meet Marc-André Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights. Doron's wish is one of five inspirational sports stories in the summertime series on SportsCenter presented by Dove Men+Care.
Beginning during the day on Saturday, July 13 and continuing through the week, the series will conclude on Thursday, July 18.
ESPN cameras captured each wish in its entirety, beginning with the initial surprise when a child was told their wish would be granted, all the way through the unforgettable experience they shared with the athlete. Over the years, the series has featured best-in-class professionals, including global superstars, world champions, gold medalists, hall of famers and MVPs. This year's roster is no exception, with star-studded talent including the Colorado Rockies; YouTube sensations Dude Perfect; NHL all-star goaltender; 2018 Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkleyof the New York Giants; and WWE® Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, in addition toMarc-André Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Emmy-award winning reporter Chris Connelly brings these stories to life for the 14th consecutive year through insightful and compelling interviews with the wish kids and their families.
"It's beyond inspiring to help tell the stories of these kids who have endured incredible hardships, and yet have the biggest smiles on their faces on the day their wish comes true," said Connelly. "When you see a child's eyes light up when they actually see and meet their favorite athletes, you understand the importance of these wishes and the positivity and healing that they provide."
"The 'My Wish' series allows viewers to experience the transformational impact a wish has on a child, their family, and the community," said Caroline Ciocca, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. "For Doron, watching the Golden Knights was a bright spot during his battle with a critical illness. As you watch the full story of his wish experience, you can see just how much meeting Marc-André Fleury and the team meant to him."
Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada extends its thanks to Disney and ESPN for their support of the "My Wish" series as part of The Walt Disney Company's philanthropic and outreach initiative, Disney Team of Heroes, delivering comfort and inspiration to families with children facing serious illness. Beyond assisting with this year's series, Disney - which owns ESPN - has been a steadfast friend of Make-A-Wish for 39 years and has helped the organization grant more than 130,000 Disney-related wishes, including the first official wish in 1980.
For more information about Make-A-Wish and the ESPN "My Wish" series, visit
wish.org/mywish
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ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® SOUTHERN NEVADA
Make-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact, most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true has positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes give them renewed strength to fight their illness, and their parents say these experiences help strengthen the entire family. Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada is part of one of the world's leading children's charities, serving children living in Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda Counties. With the help of generous donors and more than 500 volunteers, Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada has granted more than 2000 wishes since its inception in 1996. Visit Make-A-Wish at
snv.wish.org
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