The Los Angeles Lakers will demonstrate their support of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles on January 20th with a special “Wish Night” to benefit the chapter, which grants wishes to local children battling life-threatening medical conditions. A highlight of the game will be the team’s “Dunk for Dollars,” with each dunk by a Lakers player resulting in a $1,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles from the Lakers Youth Foundation.

Continuing their long-standing commitment to granting wishes, the Lakers will also grant the wish of Alfonso, 17, from Central California, who is currently battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Alfonso’s wish to meet D’Angelo Russell will take place after the game, when he will spend some quality one-on-one time with his sports hero.

Also that night, the Lakers have donated 100 tickets to welcome volunteers from all parts of the city who give their time and energy to making the wishes happen. Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles volunteers and staff will have a booth on the Main Concourse to introduce Lakers fans to the chapter and its mission, including various ways to provide support, volunteer, refer a child or engage with the chapter’s many activities. During the game, the Jumbotron will spotlight the volunteers and showcase highlights of Lakers wish-granting moments from over the years.

Now in its 34th year, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles has granted more than 9,300 wishes to children living in the communities throughout Los Angeles County. Annually in Los Angeles, the chapter grants about 350 wishes locally and is part of a national organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.